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The Establishment of a Murine Maxillary Orthodontic Model
Published on: October 27, 2023
[Mucocoele of the maxillary sinus]
Aleksandar Perić1, Nenad Baletić, Biserka Vukomanović-Durdević
1Vojnomedicinska akademija, Klinika za otorinolaringologiju, Beograd. alexneta@net.yu
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
|June 26, 2007
Summary
This case report details a rare maxillary sinus mucocoele in a young male, successfully treated with radical surgery. The findings highlight the importance of surgical intervention for infected sinus mucocoeles impacting local structures.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Mucocoele, a benign cystic change in paranasal sinuses, can cause bone erosion.
- Maxillary sinus mucocoeles are rare, occurring in only 3% of cases.
- Secondary infection can lead to pyocoele formation.
Observation:
- A 21-year-old male presented with nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, headaches, and facial swelling.
- Clinical examination revealed an expansive lesion obstructing the right nasal cavity.
- CT scan showed an enlarged right maxillary sinus with thinned walls and fluid content.
Findings:
- Surgical extirpation via Caldwell-Luc procedure revealed a mucocoele with squamous metaplasia and submucosal inflammation.
- Histopathology confirmed the mucocoele diagnosis.
- Post-operative recovery was uneventful with no recurrence at six months.
Implications:
- Rare maxillary sinus mucocoele presentation requires prompt surgical management.
- Radical surgical operation is indicated for infected mucocoeles causing local anatomical compromise.
- The width of the maxillary ostia may contribute to the rarity of these lesions in this location.
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