Cholesterol granuloma of the maxillary sinus.
- Author:
Zhen ZHOU
1
;
Wei WANG
;
Minhua MENG
;
Hua ZHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fourth Hospital of Hangzhou, Hangzhou 310002, China. zhouzhen190@sina.com
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Cholesterol;
Female;
Granuloma;
Humans;
Male;
Maxillary Sinus;
pathology;
Middle Aged;
Paranasal Sinus Diseases;
Retrospective Studies;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2009;23(14):631-632
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the etiology and pathogenesis of cholesterol granuloma of the maxillary 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 air filled cavity ventilation and impaired drainage. The final diagnosis was based on pathologic examination. The treatment should begin with the intervention and treatment of hyperlipemia. Radical cure can be achieved by operation.
