J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1994 Jun;23(6):707-712.

Mucopyocele Involving Sphenoid Sinus: Case Report

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kangnam Genarla Hospital Public Corporation, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

A rare case of sphenoid sinus mucopyocele with visual impairment and opthalmoplegia is presented. Clinical presentations including headache, opthalmoplegia, visual disturbance and ptosis are caused by local extension of the mucopyocele of the sphenoid sinus. The authors report a mucrpyocele involving the sphenoid sinus with a brief review of the literature.

Keyword

Sphenoid sinus; Mecopyocele; Opthalmoplegia

MeSH Terms

Headache
Sphenoid Sinus*
Vision Disorders
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