Bilateral paranasal sinus mucopyoceles in a child with cystic fibrosis.
Mucoceles of the paranasal sinuses are well-described complication of chronic sinusitis in adults. They are extremely rare in children and the main predisposing factor is cystic fibrosis (CF). We report a case of bilateral ethmoid and maxillary sinus mucopyoceles, associated with CF occurring in a six months old boy. The main symptom was a complete nasal obstruction. The marsupialization of mucocele was performed by endoscopic surgery. One year follow-up showed no recurrence.
Aubry
K
K
University Hospital Center, E.N.T. department, 2 avenue Martin Luther-King, 87000 Limoges, France. aubryorl@aol.com
Orsel
S
S
Menetrey
C
C
Bessède
J P
JP
Sauvage
J P
JP
D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*