A Case of Cholesterol Granuloma of the Frontal and Ethmoid Sinus.
- Author:
Chang Gun CHO
1
;
Jae Hyun CHO
;
Jung Rae JUNG
;
Jae Yong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cholestrol;
Granuloma;
Frontal sinus;
Ethmoid sinus
- MeSH:
Cholesterol*;
Diagnosis;
Drainage;
Ethmoid Sinus*;
Frontal Sinus;
Granuloma*;
Hemorrhage;
Ventilation
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2004;47(5):483-485
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cholesterol granuloma of the paranasal sinus is a rare condition. It is rarely diagnosed preoperatively, as correct diagnosis depends on its characteristic histological picture. It is currently thought that impaired drainage, hemorrhage and inadequate ventilation play significant roles in its pathogenesis. We have experienced a case of cholesterol granuloma that had developed in the frontal and the ethmoid sinuses, which was managed successfully by transnasal endoscopic marsupialization. We report this case with a literature review.
