Paranasal sinus mucoceles: Considerations in five clinical cases
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.92Keywords:
mucoceles, paranasal sinus, endoscopic surgeryAbstract
Paranasal sinus mucoceles are pseudocysts, benign andexpansive lesions, which may arise in several ways. The
diagnosis, sometimes suggested by the clinical presentation,
is made using imaging techniques, including CT scan and, in
injuries that occur in specific locations, by MRI.
The use of microscopy and nasal endoscopy allows a more
conservative and minimally invasive approach, respecting the
drainage and architecture of the sinuses, with less morbidity
for patients.
This paper presents five cases: two mucoceles of the frontoethmoid
complex, one of the ethmoid, one of sphenoid, and another one of the maxillary sinus. It is a review of clinical, imaging and surgical features.
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