Bilateral sphenoid sinus mucocele observed in Yaounde-Cameroon: a case report
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چکیده
A mucocele is a cystic and expansive lesion of the sinus cavities. It uncommon in sphenoid its management quite challenging especially low to middle income countries like Cameroon. 43-years-old female was referred us by neurologist for chronic headache visual disturbances. The pain unresponsive analgesics. Physical examination non-remarkable head CT scan realized showed cyst-like cavity. Surgical endoscopic treatment proposed with basic instruments, consisting opening cavity drainage mucocele. large made on anterior wall sinus, order ensure continuous prevent recurrence. Sphenoid rare condition, diagnosis can be difficult. Confirmation requires specific imaging presently well established, but it managed tools.
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عنوان ژورنال: The Pan African medical journal
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1937-8688']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2021.39.198.28580