Bilateral sphenoid sinus mucocele observed in Yaoundé-Cameroon : a case report

Copyright: Antoine Siafa Bola et al..

A mucocele is a cystic and expansive lesion of the sinus cavities. It is uncommon in the sphenoid sinus and its management is quite challenging especially in low to middle income countries like Cameroon. A 43-years-old female was referred to us by a neurologist for chronic headache and visual disturbances. The pain was unresponsive to analgesics. Physical examination was non-remarkable and a head CT scan realized showed a cyst-like lesion in the sphenoid sinus cavity. Surgical endoscopic treatment was proposed and realized with basic endoscopic instruments, consisting of opening the cavity with drainage of the mucocele. A large opening was made on the anterior wall of the sphenoid sinus, in order to ensure continuous drainage and prevent a recurrence. Sphenoid sinus mucocele is a rare condition, and its diagnosis can be difficult. Confirmation requires specific imaging and treatment is presently well established, but it can be managed with basic tools.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:39

Enthalten in:

The Pan African medical journal - 39(2021) vom: 25., Seite 198

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bola, Antoine Siafa [VerfasserIn]
Andjock, Yves Christian Nkouo [VerfasserIn]
Choffor, Emmanuel Nchinda [VerfasserIn]
Nanci, Eliane [VerfasserIn]
Esene, Ignatius Ngene [VerfasserIn]
Djomou, Francois [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Case report
Marsupialisation
Sinus cavity
Sphenoid sinus mucocele
Yaoundé

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Date Completed 12.10.2021

Date Revised 07.11.2023

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.11604/pamj.2021.39.198.22886

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM331448726