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[Pneumosinus dilatans].

Erhan Akpinar1, Mert Köroğlu, Tuncay Hazirolan

  • 1Hacettepe Universitesi, Radyoloji Anabilim Dali, Ankara, Turkey.

Tanisal Ve Girisimsel Radyoloji : Tibbi Goruntuleme Ve Girisimsel Radyoloji Dernegi Yayin Organi
|April 1, 2004
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Pneumosinus dilatans, an air-filled sinus dilation, can be caused by brain tumors like arachnoid cysts and meningiomas. Consider this condition in patients with persistent symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Pneumosinus dilatans is characterized by localized, air-filled abnormal dilatation of paranasal sinuses lined by normal epithelium.
  • This condition is often asymptomatic but can present with various symptoms.

Observation:

  • This study presents three cases of pneumosinus dilatans.
  • The cases involved pneumosinus dilatans secondary to intracranial pathologies, specifically arachnoid cyst and meningioma.
  • Diagnostic imaging modalities including X-ray, CT, and MRI were utilized to evaluate the findings.

Findings:

  • Imaging revealed pneumosinus dilatans associated with arachnoid cyst and meningioma.
  • These findings highlight a potential link between specific intracranial tumors and the development of pneumosinus dilatans.

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  • The characteristic radiological features of pneumosinus dilatans were observed in all three cases.

    • Implications:

    • Pneumosinus dilatans should be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with chronic or long-lasting symptoms, especially when associated with intracranial lesions.
    • Understanding this association aids in accurate diagnosis and management planning.
    • Further research may elucidate the exact pathophysiological mechanisms linking intracranial tumors to paranasal sinus dilatation.