Paranasal sinus mucoceles: a comprehensive retroprospective study in Indian perspective

Jaswal, Abhishek; Jana, Avik Kumar; Sikder, Biswajit; Jana, Utpal; Nandi, T.

doi:10.1007/s12070-007-0116-0

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“…11 Before this time, mucoceles were termed hydatid cysts, from the Greek word hydatis, meaning 'drop of water'. 12…”

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Frontoethmoidal mucocele presenting with ocular manifestations

Roncone

2020

Clinical and Experimental Optometry

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Mucocele of the paranasal sinuses is a slowly expanding benign lesion developing when there is impeded physiological drainage of the mucous produced by the epithelial lining of the paranasal sinuses, at the sinus ostium, which is an opening that connects the sinus to the nasal cavity. Aetiologies of ostial occlusion include infection, allergy, trauma, previous surgery, benign neoplasm (osteoma or fibrous dysplasia), and malignant or metastatic tumours. Mucoceles commonly develop in the frontal sinus (70–80 per cent), followed by the ethmoid (25 per cent), frontoethmoidal (10–14 per cent), and maxillary (three per cent or less) sinuses. The most common manifestations in these cases are ocular oedema, proptosis (22–83 per cent), and diplopia (28 per cent). Due to these ocular signs and symptoms, the optometrist may be first in line managing paranasal sinus disease patients, reducing the risk of permanent damage. A case report and review of frontoethmoidal mucocele will be discussed in this report, to include the role of the optometrist in its management and treatment.

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“…11 Before this time, mucoceles were termed hydatid cysts, from the Greek word hydatis, meaning 'drop of water'. 12…”

Section: Definitionmentioning

confidence: 99%