Cholesterol granuloma of the maxillary sinus
10.3969/j.issn.1001-1781.2009.14.003
- VernacularTitle:上颌窦胆固醇肉芽肿5例分析
- Author:
Zhen ZHOU
;
Wei WANG
;
Minhua MENG
;
Hua ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cholestrerol granuloma;
disease of maxillary sinus;
hyperlipemia
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2009;(14):631-632
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the etiololgy and pathogenesis of cholesterol granuloma of the marillary sinus. Method:Five patients with cholesterol granuloma of the maxillary sinus were analysed retrospectively. Result: The cholesterol granuloma was a particular form of tissue reactions of granulation. The clinical symptoms of the disease was short of specificity. Conclusion; The pathogenesis of cholesterol granuloma includes hyperlipemia, obstruction of airfilled cavity ventilation and impaired drainage. The final diagnosis was based on pathologic examination. The treatment should begin with the intervention and treatment of hyperilpemia. Radical cure can be a-chieved by operation.
