[Cholesterol granuloma of the maxillary sinus].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the etiology and pathogenesis of cholesterol granuloma of the maxillary sinus.


METHODS
Five patients with cholesterol granuloma of the maxillary sinus were analysed retrospectively.


RESULTS
The cholesterol granuloma was a particular form of tissue reactions of granulation. The clinical symptoms of the disease was short of specificity.


CONCLUSIONS
The pathogenesis of cholesterol granuloma includes hyperlipemia, obstruction of air filled cavity ventilation and impaired drainage. The final diagnosis was based on pathologic examination. The treatment should begin with the intervention and treatment of hyperlipemia. Radical cure can be achieved by operation.
Zhou
Zhen
Z
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fourth Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou 310002, China. zhouzhen190@sina.com
Wang
Wei
W
Meng
Minhua
M
Zhang
Hua
H
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002784:Cholesterol; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult
D002784:Cholesterol