Bilateral paranasal sinus mucopyoceles in a child with cystic fibrosis

Mucoceles of the paranasal sinuses are well-described complication of chronic sinusitis in adults. They are extremely rare in children and the main predisposing factor is cystic fibrosis (CF). We report a case of bilateral ethmoid and maxillary sinus mucopyoceles, associated with CF occurring in a s...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inRevue de laryngologie - otologie - rhinologie Vol. 130; no. 4-5; p. 293
Main Authors Aubry, K, Orsel, S, Menetrey, C, Bessède, J P, Sauvage, J P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published France 2009
Subjects
Cystic Fibrosis - complications
Endoscopy
Humans
Infant
Male
Mucocele - diagnosis
Mucocele - surgery
Nasal Obstruction - etiology
Nasal Obstruction - surgery
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - diagnosis
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - surgery
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:Mucoceles of the paranasal sinuses are well-described complication of chronic sinusitis in adults. They are extremely rare in children and the main predisposing factor is cystic fibrosis (CF). We report a case of bilateral ethmoid and maxillary sinus mucopyoceles, associated with CF occurring in a six months old boy. The main symptom was a complete nasal obstruction. The marsupialization of mucocele was performed by endoscopic surgery. One year follow-up showed no recurrence.
ISSN:0035-1334