J Rhinol.  2018 May;25(1):38-42. 10.18787/jr.2018.25.1.38.

A Case of Frontoethmoidal Mucopyocele Combined with Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak and Complicated Tension Pneumocephalus after Marsupialization

• Kim SH
• Jung J
• Mun SJ
• Roh HJ

• KMID: 2412919
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18787/jr.2018.25.1.38

Abstract

After the trauma of frontoethmoidal sinus, post-traumatic mucocele may occur. Surgical removal of the lesions rarely produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage and even delayed tension pneumocephalus. We experienced a case of fronto-ethmoid mucocele complicated with peri-operative CSF leakage and post-operative tension pneumocephalus which was improved by conservative treatment. It is imperative to take into account the potential for tension pneumocephalus when a patient suffers from severe headache after sinus surgery.

Keyword

Frontal sinus; Ethmoid sinus; Mucocele; Cerebrospinal fluid leak; Pneumocephalus

MeSH Terms

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak*
Cerebrospinal Fluid*
Ethmoid Sinus
Frontal Sinus
Headache
Humans
Mucocele
Pneumocephalus*

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