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Maxillary Sinus Mucopyocele: About an Endoscopic Management

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  • Y. Lakhdar

    (Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Morocco)

  • M. Hakimi

    (Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Morocco)

  • O. Benhoumad

    (Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Morocco)

  • Y. Rochdi

    (Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Morocco)

  • A. Raji

    (Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Morocco)

Abstract

Introduction: Mucocele is a benign but expansive cystic formation, lined by a respiratory epithelium. When its content is infected, it is called a mucopyocele. It usually develops in the frontal-ethmoid complex. The maxillary sinus location is exceptional. Case report: a 43 year old man, presented with chronic unilateral nasal obstruction, purulent rhinorrhea and anosmia. Rhinoscopy showed a bulge in the middle meatus. The computed tomography (CT) showed complete filling of the left maxillary with low-density mass. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis of mucpyeocele of the left maxillary sinus. Patient underwent endoscopic endonasal marsupialization with complete recovery. Conclusion: Mucopyocele of the maxillary sinus is a benign rare lesion, however destructive. A radiological assessment is essential to guide the choice of surgical treatment. The endonasal route remains the reference treatment for this pathology.

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  • Y. Lakhdar & M. Hakimi & O. Benhoumad & Y. Rochdi & A. Raji, 2021. "Maxillary Sinus Mucopyocele: About an Endoscopic Management," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 3(3), pages 1-3, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:3:y:2021:i:3:id:40810
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2021.3.3.810
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