Pneumosinus dilatans: a discussion of four cases and the possible aetiology.
Rhinology
; 36(1): 40-2, 1998 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9569442
ABSTRACT
Pneumosinus dilatans is an abnormal dilatation of the paranasal sinuses, which contains only air and is lined by normal mucosa. It is a rare condition, the aetiology of which is unclear. We describe four patients who presented to our department with pneumosinus dilatans. The aetiology was either developmental hydrocephalus (n = 1), post-traumatic (n = 1) or idiopathic (n = 2). Two patients underwent surgery, and follow-up is at least 12 months to date. The radiological aspects of this rare condition and the possible aetiologies are discussed.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Paranasal Sinus Diseases
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Ethmoid Sinus
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Frontal Sinus
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Year:
1998
Type:
Article