Open AccessFrontal mucopyocele with bone erosion in a 7-year-old child - exclusively endoscopic endonasal approach - a case report
Author(s) -
André Wady Debes Felippu,
Armênio Cunha,
A. Oliveira,
Thiago Picolli Morsch,
M.P. Limongi,
André Wady Debes Felippu,
Filippo Cascio,
Antônio Francisco de Almeida Neto
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
rhinology online
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2589-5613
DOI - 10.4193/rhinol/20.090
Subject(s) - expansive , presentation (obstetrics) , mucocele , frontal sinus , medicine , lesion , paranasal sinuses , frontal bone , surgery , complication , nose , skull , materials science , compressive strength , composite material
A mucocele is a benign lesion that predominantly affects the paranasal sinuses, with a slow growth rate and expansive pattern. When infected, it is known as mucopyocele. Presentation of a frontal mucopyocele can be found more frequently in adults. In contrast, it is rarely seen in children since pneumatization of the sinuses usually takes place after age 7. This report aims to present one case of a frontal mucopyocele as an important complication of a pansinusitis in a 7-year-old child and discuss the diagnosis, surgical approach, and differentials. Endoscopic endonasal surgery is a safe approach and must be taken into consideration in these situations.