Frontal sinus pneumocele. A case report.
A pneumocele refers to an aerated sinus with either focal or generalized thinning of the bony sinus wall. Although the pathogenesis of a pneumocele is not yet known, it is presumed that increased intrasinusal pressure, due to a one-way valve between the nasal cavity and the affected sinus, is responsible for this condition. A 37-year-old man with frontal bossing, who underwent surgery for cosmetic reasons, is presented.
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Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Science, Iran. eskandri@arg3.uk.ac.ir
Reihani Kermani
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D000328:Adult; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000601:surgery; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery