The endonasal endoscopic management of pediatric infected maxillary mucocele: a case report and literature review.
10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2025.03.016
- Author:
Haigang ZHANG
1
;
Huie ZHU
1
;
Mingyue FAN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery of Soochow University Affiliated Children's Hospital，Suzhou，215003，China.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
endoscopic sinus surgery;
maxillary mucocele
- MeSH:
Humans;
Male;
Mucocele/surgery*;
Child, Preschool;
Endoscopy;
Maxillary Sinus
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2025;39(3):268-271
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To report a case of pediatric infected maxillary mucocele and review relevant literature. Methods:A 3 years and 9 months old male patient was involved. He had nasal congestion and runny nose for 3 months. He usually has pus and occasional bloody nose. Physical examination: A red lump in the right nasal cavity with complete obstruction of the nasal passage. CT and MRI showed a right sinus mass. The patients WBC was 4.76×10⁸, and CRP<0.5 mg/L. Drainage and marsupialization were performed by endoscopy. Results:No purulent discharge was observed during follow-up, and the recovery was good. Conclusion:Enhanced CT or MRI shows typical circular enhancement shadows in infected maxillary mucocele. This indicates that endoscopic sinus surgery has a definite therapeutic effect. Drainage and marsupialization of maxillary mucocele are sufficient.
