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Elad Moisseiev¹, Michael Regenbogen, Yoram Segev

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Medical Center. elad_moi@netvision.net.il

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Anterior clinoid process mucoceles are rare collections of mucus in the skull base. Surgical decompression can relieve visual loss and eye motility issues caused by this condition.

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Area of Science:

Skull Base Surgery
Ophthalmology
Rhinology

Background:

Mucoceles are typically found in paranasal sinuses.
The anterior clinoid process is an air space within the skull base.
Pneumatization of the anterior clinoid process is a known anatomical variation.

Observation:

A rare case of anterior clinoid process mucocele is presented.
The patient experienced visual loss and limited eye motility.
Symptoms were related to compression of the orbital apex and optic nerve.

Findings:

Anterior clinoid process mucoceles can cause significant neurological and ophthalmological deficits.
Surgical intervention is effective for decompression and symptom relief.
Literature review confirms the rarity and clinical presentation of this condition.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering rare skull base pathologies in ophthalmology.
Emphasizes the role of advanced imaging and surgical techniques for diagnosis and treatment.
Contributes to the understanding of sinonasal and skull base mucocele variations.