Huge osteoma of the frontoethmoidal sinus with secondary brain abscess

Koyuncu M., Belet Ü., Şeşen T., Tanyeri Y., Şimşek M.

Auris Nasus Larynx, vol.27, no.3, pp.285-287, 2000 (Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0385-8146(00)00063-8
  • Journal Name: Auris Nasus Larynx
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.285-287
  • Keywords: Brain abscess, Osteoma
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Osteomas of paranasal sinuses are usually asymptomatic. When enlarged, they may cause serious complications. We report a case of huge frontoethmoidal osteoma associated with brain abscess. If an osteoma associated with an intracerebral pathology is detected, it should be remembered that this could have been a complication of the osteoma and a detailed radiological examination should be performed to show the extent of the osteoma and to confirm any defect at the posterior wall of the sinus which may lead intracerebral complications. Such an osteoma should be operated after the abscess was resolved and patient became stable neurologically. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.