Sudden Hemianopsia Secondary to Ethmoid Sinus Mucocele
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
; 18(3): 319-321, Jul-Sep/2014.
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ABSTRACT
Paranasal sinus mucoceles are benign cystic lesions, filled with mucus, occurring due to an obstruction of involved sinus ostium. They are indolent, locally expansive, and destructive. Surgical treatment must be performed and, when done at the correct time, may prevent sequelae. We present a case of ethmoid sinus mucocele with orbit involvement and permanent optical nerve injury...
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Main subject:
Hemianopsia
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Ethmoid Sinus
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Mucocele
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Year:
2014
Type:
Article