Abnormal mucociliary function in a mucocele of the maxillary antrum.
We have examined the mucociliary function present in a mucocele of the maxillary antrum and have found certain abnormalities in the tissues studied. Our findings also indicate that the mucocele's intrinsic pathology is too complex to be improved by any conservative treatment and justifies its surgical removal.
D000368:Aged; D002923:Cilia / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002925:Ciliary Motility Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009078:Mucocele / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery