Paranasal mucoceles in children without cystic fibrosis: A case report

A mucocele is a slowly progressive cystic lesion of paranasal sinuses secondary to obstruction of the sinus ostium. It is an extremely rare condition in the pediatrics age group. The symptoms usually result from lesion expansion, inflammation, or compression of the adjacent structures. We report a c...

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Published in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2022-10, Vol.11 (10), p.6560-6563
Main Authors: Hakami, Turki, Khawaji, Nehad, Kariri, Khalil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Cystic fibrosis
Development and progression
endoscopic sinus surgery
ethmoid mucocele
pediatric
Pediatrics
proptosis
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Summary:A mucocele is a slowly progressive cystic lesion of paranasal sinuses secondary to obstruction of the sinus ostium. It is an extremely rare condition in the pediatrics age group. The symptoms usually result from lesion expansion, inflammation, or compression of the adjacent structures. We report a case of an 11-year-old boy who presented with a right-side ethmoid mucocele with no known etiology and no history of cystic fibrosis. The patient underwent endoscopic sinus surgery for mucocele excision and abscess drainage. Clinicians are recommended to suspect paranasal mucoceles in patients presenting with progressive non-specific headache and orbital manifestations.
ISSN:2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_649_22