Cavernous Sinus Lesions Treated in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Field.
- Author:
Deok Jun KIM
1
;
Dal Won SONG
;
Byung Hoon AHN
;
Sun Ho PARK
;
Ki Cheul PARK
;
Hyun Soo JEONG
;
Geun Yang LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Keimyung University, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cavernous sinus;
Angiofibroma;
Tuberculosis;
Foreign body
- MeSH:
Angiofibroma;
Cavernous Sinus*;
Foreign Bodies;
Head;
Nasal Cavity;
Neck*;
Neurology;
Neurosurgery;
Otolaryngology;
Paranasal Sinuses;
Periosteum;
Sella Turcica;
Tuberculosis
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1998;41(1):96-103
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cavernous sinus is a small venous space enclosed by leaves of dura and periosteum and located on either side of sella turcica. Approach and treatment of lesions of this sinus are very difficult and perilous because they contain critical neural and vascular structures. Surgery relating to cavernous sinus lesions are extremely rare in otorhinolaryngology and such surgeries are usually referred to the fields of neurology and neurosurgery. However, in the case of a lesion that extends from the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses, an intranasal approach is necessary and cooperation with head and neck surgeons are desirable to achieve a superior result. This study examines the nature of these rare cases of cavernous sinus lesions and assesses the results of cooperation with doctors of other specialties. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We summarize here three cases of cavernous sinus lesions (angiofibroma, tuberculosis, foreign body) extendeding from the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. These lesions were treated in cooperation with a reconstructive surgeon and a neurosurgeon. RESULT: All of these cases showed successful results. CONCLUSION: Close cooperation from each department is critical in order to achieve successful results.
