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 in | SAJCH : the South African journal of child health Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 76 - 78 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English Portuguese |
Published |
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
01.06.2018
Health & Medical Publishing Group |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 1994-3032 1999-7671 1999-7671 |
DOI: | 10.7196/SAJCH.2018.v12i2.1450 |