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[Mucoceles of the maxillary sinus]
Summary
Sinus mucoceles, typically benign cysts of the frontal and ethmoidal sinuses, can present diagnostic and treatment challenges when they occur exceptionally in the maxillary sinus. This report details three such challenging cases.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Mucoceles are cysts arising from sinus mucosa, commonly affecting frontal and ethmoidal sinuses.
- They are generally benign with straightforward diagnosis and treatment.
- Maxillary sinus mucocele presentation is rare and clinically complex.