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Sphenoethmoidal Meningocele: Endoscopic Approach
Naoufal Ramdani1, Abdelilah Rguyeg2, Drissia Benfdil3
1Otorhinolaryngology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed V, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohamed First University, Oujda, MAR.
Cureus
|March 20, 2023
Summary
Sphenoethmoidal meningoceles involve meningeal herniation through skull base defects, causing cerebrospinal fluid leaks and nasal issues. Endoscopic surgery is the primary treatment to repair the breach and prevent complications like meningitis.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Otolaryngology
- Radiology
Background:
- Sphenoethmoidal meningocele is a skull base defect involving meningeal herniation.
- This condition can lead to cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea and nasal obstruction.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent serious complications.
