Sphenoid mucocoele – an unusual cause for headaches in a teenage boy

Isolated sphenoid sinus disease in childhood is uncommon and sphenoid mucocoeles (histologically benign, epithelium-lined, mucuscontaining sacs) are rare. They are thought to arise as a result of obstruction of the sinus ostium due to previous surgery, inflammation, trauma or irradiation, but may be...

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Published inSAJCH : the South African journal of child health Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 76 - 78
Main Authors Merven, M., Adam, S.E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Published Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG) 01.06.2018
Health & Medical Publishing Group
Subjects
Analysis
Care and treatment
CAT scans
Diagnosis
Headache
Health aspects
Health Care Sciences & Services
Magnetic resonance imaging
Paranasal sinuses
Preoperative care
Teenage boys
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Summary:Isolated sphenoid sinus disease in childhood is uncommon and sphenoid mucocoeles (histologically benign, epithelium-lined, mucuscontaining sacs) are rare. They are thought to arise as a result of obstruction of the sinus ostium due to previous surgery, inflammation, trauma or irradiation, but may be idiopathic. We present a case of a sphenoid sinus mucocoele in a young boy and highlight the fact that headache may be the only symptom, therefore diagnosis may require a combination of imaging and exploratory surgery.
ISSN:1994-3032
1999-7671
1999-7671
DOI:10.7196/SAJCH.2018.v12i2.1450