The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (1991), 105 : pp 959-960
- Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991
- DOI: 10.1017/S002221510011792X (About DOI)
- Published online: 29 June 2007
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Sphenoid sinus mucocoele: a possible late complication of radiotherapy to the head and neck
Esa Rejaba1 c1, Hussain Saida1, Lokman Saima1 and Loh Thima1
a1 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Abstract
A case of sphenoid sinus mucocoele following radiotherapy in a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is reported. Diagnosis was made by radiological investigation and confirmed at surgery performed via a sublabial transeptal approach. Its content was completely removed and continuous drainage of the sinus was maintained by an indwelling tube. It is felt that the sphenoid mucocoele developed as a result of occlusion of the sinus ostium by scarred mucosa following radiotherapy.
(Accepted July 24 1991)
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c1 Dr Esa Rejab, Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
