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Fungal Mucoceles of the Sphenoid Sinus
Author(s) -
Lee Jivianne T.,
Bhuta Sunita,
Lufkin Robert,
Calcaterra Thomas C.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1097/00005537-200205000-00003
Subject(s) - medicine , sinus (botany) , surgery , mucocele , medical therapy , radiology , biology , genus , botany
Objective The purpose of this study was to demonstrate that fungal mucoceles of the sphenoid sinus do not necessarily require an external approach for eradication of disease. We report 6 cases of fungal mucoceles of the sphenoid sinus seen at UCLA Medical Center from 1980–1999, 4 of which were successfully treated with endoscopic intranasal sphenoidotomy and the other 2 through either a transseptal or transantral approach. Study Design and Methods Case series. The medical records of 6 patients with fungal mucoceles of the sphenoid sinus treated at UCLA Medical Center over a 20‐year period (1980–1999) were retrospectively reviewed. Results Six patients diagnosed with fungal mucoceles of the sphenoid sinus were seen at UCLA Medical Center from 1980–1999. Endoscopic intranasal sphenoid sinusotomy was performed on 4 patients and a transseptal or transantral approach to the sphenoid sinus was used on the remaining 2 patients. No evidence of recurrent disease has been seen after up to 15 years of follow‐up. Conclusions When diagnosed early, functional endoscopic intranasal sphenoidotomy represents an effective mode of treatment for patients with fungal mucoceles of the sphenoid sinus, obviating the need for more aggressive surgical approaches.