J Korean Radiol Soc.
2008 Nov;59(5):289-292.
Pneumocephalus and Porencephaly Associated with a Frontoethmoid Sinus Osteoma: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Radiology, Keimyung University College of Medicine, Korea. hyukwonchang@korea.com
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- An osteoma is a relatively common benign mass found in paranasal sinus lesions and is usually asymptomatic. On the other hand, pneumocephalus associated with a frontal or ethmoid sinus osteoma is rare and may cause serious complications. We present a case of pneumocephalus associated with a frontoethmoid sinus osteoma and porencephaly along with a literature review.
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