Pólipo esfenonasal como causa de mucocele esfenoidal: un diagnóstico a considerar

Autores/as

  • José T. San Martín M. Hospital de Carabineros. Servicio Otorrinolaringología
  • Claudia Arriagada G. Hospital de Carabineros. Servicio Otorrinolaringología
  • Héctor Bozán B. Hospital de Carabineros. Servicio Otorrinolaringología

Resumen

The sphenoidal sinus mucocele is a pseudocystic lesion of paranasal cavity (CPN). These injuries are probably underdiagnosed as they may be asymptomatic or cause nonspecific symptoms. The CT scan and the MRI increase the precision of the preoperative evaluation. We present a case of sphenoid sinus mucocele in a patient of 69 years old, who was admitted at our institution with 1 month evolution of persistent headache. Clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of this case are discussed as well as the review of the literature.

Palabras clave:

Enfermedades de los Senos Paranasales, Mucocele, Pólipos, Seno Esfenoidal