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Ectopic pneumosinus maxillaris dilatans. A case report.

E Komori1, M Sugisaki

  • 1Dept. of Dentistry, Jikel University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery : Official Publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
|July 1, 1988
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Pneumosinus dilatans, an abnormal sinus expansion, can cause apparent alveolar swelling. This paper details a rare case of pneumosinus maxillaris dilatans presenting with this unusual symptom.

Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Pneumosinus dilatans is an abnormal expansion of paranasal sinuses.
  • It results from dyspneumatizing development, leading to increased air pressure within the sinus.
  • This condition is rare and can present with varied symptoms.

Observation:

  • A unique case of pneumosinus maxillaris dilatans is presented.
  • The condition manifested as an apparent swelling in the alveolar region.
  • This specific presentation has not been previously documented in medical literature.

Findings:

  • The study reports a novel instance of pneumosinus maxillaris dilatans.
  • The key finding is the association of this sinus condition with alveolar swelling.

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  • Diagnostic imaging confirmed the sinus expansion and its effect on the adjacent alveolar bone.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of pneumosinus dilatans.
    • It highlights the importance of considering sinus pathology in the differential diagnosis of alveolar swelling.
    • Further research may explore the biomechanical link between sinus expansion and alveolar changes.