Cholesterol Granuloma of the Frontal Sinus : A Case Report

Cholesterol Granuloma of the Frontal Sinus : A Case Report

Cholesterol granulomas are common in the mastoid antrum and air cells of the temporal bone. In the paranasal sinuses, especially in the frontal sinus, they have occasionally been mentioned in the literature. The pathogenesis is unknown, but the majority of the authors support the concept of airway o...

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Published in:Case reports in otolaryngology Vol. 2012; no. 2012; pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors: Marco, Manola, Ida, Casorelli, Francesco Luigi, Pietrafesa, Giampiero, Mottola, Domenico, Lacerenza, Giuseppe, Battiloro, Giuseppe, Patitucci, Giulia Anna Carmen, Vita
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Puplishing Corporation 01-01-2012
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
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Summary:Cholesterol granulomas are common in the mastoid antrum and air cells of the temporal bone. In the paranasal sinuses, especially in the frontal sinus, they have occasionally been mentioned in the literature. The pathogenesis is unknown, but the majority of the authors support the concept of airway obstruction in the cells well pneumatised of temporal bone and paranasal sinuses. The authors report a case of cholesterol granuloma of the frontal sinus treated with radical surgical techniques, and they also recommend an endoscopic approach to frontal sinus to restore or enlarge the nose-frontal canal and promote drainage and ventilation of the frontal sinus.
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Academic Editors: D. G. Balatsouras and C. F. Hwang
ISSN:2090-6765
2090-6773
DOI:10.1155/2012/515986