Bilateral Cholesterol Granuloma of Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report
- Author:
Suresh KV, Shenai P
;
Chatra L.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Cholesterol granulom;
Maxillary sinus;
Ostiomeatal complex;
Caldwell luc.
- From:
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences
2012;9(2):77-80
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cholesterol Granuloma [CG] is a rare pathology found in the paranasal sinuses and is usually associated with middle ear infections. The etiology of sinonasal CG is not yet known. The clinical manifestations are nonspecific. Most patient presents with nasal discharge, facial pain and nasal obstruction similar to current case. The additional feature observed in the present case was bilateral CG of the maxillary sinus which was extending into ostiomeatal complex and into the oral cavity, whose clinical, imaging and histological characteristics were unique.
