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Bilateral Ethmoidal Mucocele Causing Proptosis in a Child.
Comert Sen1, Levent Aydemir, Senol Comoglu
1Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 1, 2021
Summary
This study presents the first reported case of bilateral ethmoidal sinus mucocele in a child without underlying conditions like cystic fibrosis. Endoscopic endonasal surgery is confirmed as the preferred treatment for pediatric sinus mucoceles.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Paranasal sinus mucoceles are benign cystic lesions typically affecting ethmoid or frontal sinuses.
- Etiology involves inflammation, trauma, or surgery; treatment requires marsupialization and drainage.
- Endoscopic surgery is the established gold standard for mucocele treatment.

