Sphenoid sinus mucocoele: a possible late complication of radiotherapy to the head and neck.
A case of sphenoid sinus mucocoele following radiotherapy in a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is reported. Diagnosis was made by radiological investigation and confirmed at surgery performed via a sublabial transeptal approach. Its content was completely removed and continuous drainage of the sinus was maintained by an indwelling tube. It is felt that the sphenoid mucocoele developed as a result of occlusion of the sinus ostium by scarred mucosa following radiotherapy.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed