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Unilateral silent sinus syndrome: A case report
Michele Gaffuri1,2, Domenico di Furia1,2, Ludovica Battilocchi1,2
1Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milan Italy.
Clinical Case Reports
|June 27, 2022
Summary
Silent sinus syndrome (SSS) is a rare condition causing orbital and sinus wall collapse due to osteomeatal complex obstruction. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery effectively treated a case of unilateral SSS.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Radiology
Background:
- Silent sinus syndrome (SSS) is a rare, typically unilateral condition.
- It results from osteomeatal complex obstruction leading to negative maxillary sinus pressure.
Observation:
- The syndrome involves the collapse of the orbit floor and maxillary sinus walls.
- A specific case of unilateral SSS is presented.
Findings:
- The presented case of unilateral silent sinus syndrome was successfully treated.
- Treatment involved functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
Implications:
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a viable treatment option for silent sinus syndrome.
- Understanding the pathophysiology aids in diagnosis and surgical planning for SSS.
