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Silent sinus syndrome: A missed entity?

Pratheeba Devi Nivean¹, T S Mohammed Sayee², M Nivean¹

¹Consultant M N, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Summary

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Silent sinus syndrome, a rare maxillary sinus hypoventilation, typically affects adults. This case uniquely presents the condition in a very young patient, highlighting atypical demographics for this rare anomaly.

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Background:

Silent sinus syndrome (SSS) is a rare condition characterized by chronic maxillary sinus hypoventilation.
It often leads to secondary complications like globe displacement (hypoglobus) and sunken eyes (enophthalmos).
SSS is predominantly diagnosed in adults, typically after the age of 30.

Observation:

This report details an unusual case of SSS.
The patient presented at a significantly younger age than typically observed for this condition.
The diagnosis was confirmed through clinical examination and imaging.

Findings:

The patient exhibited symptoms consistent with SSS, despite their young age.
This case challenges the established age demographic for SSS.
The underlying pathophysiology of SSS in this young patient warrants further investigation.

Implications:

This case broadens the understanding of SSS presentation and age distribution.
It suggests that younger individuals may also be susceptible to SSS.
Further research is needed to explore potential genetic or environmental factors contributing to early-onset SSS.