[Osteoma of the maxillary sinus]

Osteomas of paranasal sinuses occur mainly in frontal and ethmoid sinus, in maxillary or sphenoid sinus are seen very rarely. The authors present a review of literature and next describe a case of spongioid osteoma in 42-years old female. The clinical features and radiologic assessment of the disease are presented. The tumour was resected by Caldwell-Luc operation with very good long term result.