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Rhinology issuesCase report of recurrent mucocele of left frontal sinus
V. S. Piskunov (1), O. Yu. Mezentseva (2), I. S. Piskunov (3), N. A. Nikitin (4), S. E. Chestnikova (5), N. A. Konoplya (6), A. I. Bolotskii (7), D. V. Gnes (8)
(1), (2), (3), (5), (6), (7), (8) Kursk State Medical University, Kursk, 305041, Russian Federation, (4) Kursk Regional Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital, Kursk, 305007, Russian Federation
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18692/1810-4800-2024-5-8-14
ABSTRACT
Abstract. Mucocele of the paranasal sinuses is a benign obstructive process that occurs due to hypersecretion and impaired mucus outflow into the nasal cavity. The etiopathogenesis of this disease is based on infectious, allergic, hypertrophic nonmalignant conditions of the nose and its paranasal sinuses. Risk factors for mucocele of the paranasal sinuses are divided into nonmodifiable signs, circumstances that impair nasal breathing, and triggers of rhinosinusitis. Objective. To present a description of a clinical case of recurrent mucocele of the left frontal sinus, which reflects the features of the disease course and the results of surgical treatment. The article is based on the studied material of medical histories of female patient I. for 2015 and 2023. The patient had a recurrence of mucocele of the left frontal sinus, which was manifested by complaints of impaired nasal breathing, pain, and swelling in the left corner of the eye, nasal congestion, headaches in the forehead, and downward and lateral displacement of the eyeball. In 2015, taking into account complaints, anamnesis, results of local status, laboratory and instrumental research methods, a mucocele of the left frontal sinus was identified, the diagnosis was confirmed intraoperatively. In 2023, the patient was re-hospitalized due to the above complaints. An endoscopic operation was performed, after which the patient showed positive dynamics. No signs of relapse of the disease were found in the next 2 months. Results. This clinical case demonstrates the development of recurrent mucocele of the left frontal sinus after complex surgical treatment after a long period of time.
Publication date:
17.10.2024
Keywords:
mucocele, ethmoidotomy, frontotomy, computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses For citation:
Piskunov V. S., Mezentseva O. Yu., Piskunov I. S., Nikitin N. A., Chestnikova S. E., Konoplya N. A., Bolotskii A. I., Gnes’ D. V. Case report of recurrent mucocele of left frontal sinus. Russian Otorhinolaryngology. 2024;23(5):8-14. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18692/1810-4800-2024-5-8-14