[Intracranial hypertension syndrome due to giant frontoethmoidal osteoma].
Osteomas are benign lesions that may cause life-threatening complications. Their radiological diagnosis usually is casual. Once diagnosed, periodic radiological follow-ups should be carried out and if growth occurs, surgical measures should be taken to prevent complications. The case of a 53-years-old white male admitted for injuries produced by a traffic accident is reported. He had a history of frontalization syndrome with episodes of disorientation and behavioral changes. Plain radiography, CAT, MRI and bicarotid angiography revealed a bone mass that occupied almost the entire anterior fossa. Intracranial hypertension syndrome caused by a giant ethmoidal osteoma was diagnosed. Surgery using a frontal approach was undertaken.
Carbonell
J
J
Servicio de ORL, Hospital Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca.
Olabe
J
J
López
A
A
Gata
J
J
D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010016:Osteoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*