Mucocele of the maxillary sinus.
The maxillary sinus mucocele is a rare condition and it usually presents clinically as a benign tumor. Sixteen patients were evaluated. A previous history of surgery or injury to maxillary sinus was obtained in 12 cases, the diagnosis being confirmed by computed tomography imaging. Recovery is often complete after Caldwell-Luc operation. The authors discuss some important aspects of diagnosis and treatment.
Butugan
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Otolaryngology Department, University of Sao Paulo School, Brazil.
Minoru Takeuti
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Ganz Sanchez
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Rezende de Almeida
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Médicis da Silveira
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Miniti
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus; D008875:Middle Aged; D009078:Mucocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed