Importance of intra-operative imaging for sphenoid sinus disease.
BACKGROUND
Sphenoid sinus mucoceles comprise 1-2 per cent of paranasal sinus mucoceles. Endoscopic marsupialisation is currently the treatment of choice.


METHODS
We present a patient with a sphenoid mucocele whose sphenoid sinus cavity appeared normal on endoscopy due to a horizontal plate of accessory septa, below the sphenoid ostia. The mucocele was in the inferior portion of the sinus below the septa, expanding the sinus inferiorly.


CONCLUSIONS
Intra-operative imaging was essential in the successful management of this patient's condition. Although endoscopy offers direct visualisation, endoscopic surgeons must be aware of the anatomical variations in this region. Intra-operative imaging modalities such as image guidance systems and image intensifiers are often vital for safe surgery.
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Department of ENT, University Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. prajan333@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted