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Inferior Turbinate Mucocele
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Jeonnam, South Korea.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|April 14, 2021
Summary
Inferior turbinate mucoceles are rare conditions. Endoscopic marsupialization is an effective treatment, offering good outcomes with no recurrence, for these rare nasal masses.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Rhinology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Inferior turbinate mucoceles are exceptionally rare sinonasal pathologies.
- These mucoceles can present with varied clinical symptoms or be asymptomatic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the clinical features, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes of inferior turbinate mucoceles.
- To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic marsupialization for this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of five patients diagnosed with inferior turbinate mucocele between 2006 and 2017.
- Radiological confirmation of diagnosis and assessment of clinical presentation.
- Surgical treatment via transnasal endoscopic marsupialization for symptomatic cases.
Main Results:
- Two patients presented with nasal obstruction and headache; three were incidental findings.
- Four patients underwent successful endoscopic marsupialization without major complications.
- No recurrence of the inferior turbinate mucocele was observed in any patient.
Conclusions:
- Inferior turbinate mucocele is a rare entity, accurately diagnosed with radiological imaging.
- Transnasal endoscopic marsupialization is the preferred treatment, yielding excellent results and no recurrence.
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