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Pneumosinus dilatans frontalis: a case report.

Giacomo De Riu1, Alessandro Bay, Antonio Tullio

  • 1Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University of Sassari, U.O. Chichurgia Maxillo-Facciale, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Viale San Pietro 43/C, 07100 Sassari, Italy. giacomoderiu@yahoo.it

Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|January 18, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Pneumosinus dilatans, an enlarged frontal sinus, often presents as forehead deformity. Surgical osteotomy offers an effective aesthetic solution for this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Craniofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Pneumosinus dilatans is characterized by abnormal enlargement of the frontal sinus.
  • Forehead deformity is the primary clinical manifestation.

Observation:

  • A case of pneumosinus dilatans presenting with significant forehead deformity was diagnosed.
  • The patient's primary concern was the aesthetic impact of the condition.

Findings:

  • Surgical treatment was performed, focusing on correcting the deformity.
  • A specific osteotomy technique was employed for reconstruction.

Implications:

  • The described osteotomy is a recommended surgical approach for pneumosinus dilatans when aesthetic concerns are paramount.

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  • This method addresses both the anatomical abnormality and the cosmetic defect.