J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1989 May;18(5):790-794.

Intracerebral Tension Pneumatocele as a Complication of Fronto-ethmoid sinus Osteoma: Case Report

• Yoon SY
• Kang CG
• Kim DH
• Kim DJ

Abstract

A case of intracerebral tension pneumatocele as a complication of an Osteoma in the Fronto-ethmoid sinus is reported. The commonest causes of intracranial air are head trauma and neurosurgical procedures. Less common etiologies include infection due to gas-forming organisms, mucoceles, tumors(e.g. osteomas carcinomas pituitary adenomas peripheral nerue tumors) and congenital neurenteric cysts or dural defects. Computed tomography permitted rapid diagnosis including localization of the air thus facilitating prompt treatment.

Keyword

Intracerebral tension pneumatocele; Fronto-ethmoid sinus; Osteoma

MeSH Terms

Craniocerebral Trauma
Diagnosis
Mucocele
Neural Tube Defects
Neurosurgical Procedures
Osteoma*
Pituitary Neoplasms