Mucocele of the sphenoid sinus

Sphenoid sinus mucoceles are pseudocystic expansile slow-growing processes that arise within the sphenoid sinus. A dynamic process of bone resorption and erosion results in a pseudo-tumoral development. Clinical features and potential risks are related to mass effect with compression of the optic ne...

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Published in:	Journal of neuroradiology Vol. 30; no. 4; p. 219
Main Authors:	Ferrie, J-C, Klossek, J-M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 01-09-2003
Subjects:	Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mucocele - diagnosis Mucocele - physiopathology Mucocele - surgery Paranasal Sinus Diseases - diagnosis Skull Base Neoplasms - diagnosis Sphenoid Sinus - physiopathology Sphenoid Sinus - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Sphenoid sinus mucoceles are pseudocystic expansile slow-growing processes that arise within the sphenoid sinus. A dynamic process of bone resorption and erosion results in a pseudo-tumoral development. Clinical features and potential risks are related to mass effect with compression of the optic nerves and intracranial extension of the process. CT and MRI allow diagnosis and distinguish mucoceles from skull base tumors or inflammatory diseases. Endonasal endoscopic approach is adapted to the treatment of sphenoid mucoceles and allows marsupialization of the mucoceles.
ISSN:	0150-9861