Maxillary Sinus Mucocele As an Unusual Complication of Orthognathic Surgery: Case Report
Abstract
Mucoceles of the paranasal sinuses are benign cystic formations lined by epithelium which show local enlargement with mucus collection. These lesions are usually seen in the frontal sinus, rarely in the ethmoid and maxillary sinus. It is believed to develop after the obstruction of the sinus ostium due to chronic sinusitis, polyps, bone tumours, previous trauma and allergic rhinitis. Maxillary sinus mucoceles are rarely seen after surgical operations and has harmful effects on neighboring structures. In this case report, we present a maxillary sinus mucocele which was developed after orthognathic surgery with its surgical treatment and postoperative follow-up.
Keywords: Maxillary sinus mucocele; orthognathic surgery; ostium.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Dentistry
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Ahmet Emin Demirbaş
Türkiye
Cihan Topan
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Türkiye
Gökhan Yılmaz
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Türkiye
Alper Alkan
This is me
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 17, 2019
Submission Date
November 21, 2017
Acceptance Date
December 25, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 6 Number: 3