KMID : 0903220080090010035
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Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association 2008 Volume.9 No. 1 p.35 ~ p.37
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2 Cases of Pneumosinus Dilatans
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Na Young-Cheon
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Abstract
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Pneumosinus Dilatans consists of an abnormal dilatation of the paranasal sinuses which contain air only and lined by normal mucosa. It is a rare condition, the etiology of which is unclear. A 16 year old male complained frontal bossing which developed slowly. Simple X-ray and CT showed abnormal distension of frontal sinus. Another 19 year old male complained slowly growing left cheek mass. Simple X-ray and CT showed abnormal distension of anteromedial wall of maxillary sinus. In view of the cosmetic appearance, operations were performed. Distended sinuses walls were removed and reconstructed using Medpore(R). I report 2 cases of pneumosinus dilatans which developed in frontal and maxillary sinuses and the literature reviewed.
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KEYWORD
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Pneumosinus dilatans, Frontal sinus, Maxillary sinus
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