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Karen B Djambazov1, Borislav D Kitov2, Christo B Zhelyazkov2
11Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Folia Medica
|January 18, 2018
Summary
Sphenoid sinus mucoceles are rare but can cause persistent headaches and vision problems. Endoscopic surgery effectively treats these benign growths, leading to symptom resolution.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Mucocele of the paranasal sinuses is a rare, slow-growing benign formation.
- Sphenoid sinus involvement occurs in 1-7% of cases, often presenting with subtle symptoms.
- These encapsulated, destructive lesions are filled with mucous fluid.
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