Inflammatory pseudotumors of the paranasal sinuses.

نویسندگان

  • Guilherme de Toledo Leme Constantino
  • Fernando Sasaki
  • Raquel Aguiar Tavares
  • Richard L Voegels
  • Ossamu Butugan
چکیده

UNLABELLED Inflammatory pseudotumors may be defined as lesions that clinically and radiologically simulate neoplasms. These tumor are not a single clinical-pathological entity, but rather a generic term applied to any nonspecific, chronic, inflammatory expanding lesion. There are few reports of inflammatory pseudotumors in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. CASE REPORT We report three cases of inflammatory pseudotumors of the nose and paranasal sinuses seen at the Division of Otolaryngology of the Medical School University Hospital, Sao Paulo University. DISCUSSION Inflammatory pseudotumors of the paranasal sinuses present a variety of symptoms according to the site.

برای دانلود متن کامل این مقاله و بیش از 32 میلیون مقاله دیگر ابتدا ثبت نام کنید

ثبت نام

اگر عضو سایت هستید لطفا وارد حساب کاربری خود شوید

منابع مشابه

Anatomic Reference for Computed Tomography of the Paranasal Sinuses and Their Openings in the Rayini Goat

Objective-  to provide a reference anatomy of the paranasal sinuses of the goat by using computed tomographic modality. Design- Experimented study.   Animals- Five male Rayini goats.   Procedures- CT images were acquired from the head region perpendicular to the hard palate. CT windows were adjusted as necessary to  obtain the optimal image for the paranasal sinuses. The images were studie...

متن کامل

Chronic Inflammatory Disease of Na- sal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses

In this chapter, we examine the chronic inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. First, we examine the basic characteristics of the various chronic inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and chronic inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity. Further, we discuss the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for the ...

متن کامل

Image Optimization and reduction of radiation dose in CT of the paranasal sinuses

Introduction: Since demand for computed tomography (CT) examinations is growing, patients are exposed more frequently to ionizing radiation. To reduce the dose delivered to patients in each scan, CT technologists can change the image acquisition parameters. However, this reduces image quality. Present study aimed to optimize and reduce radiation dose in a CT of the paranasal si...

متن کامل

The Role of Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 (TGFβ1) in Nasal and Paranasal Sinuses Polyposis

  Background and Objectives: Nasal polyposis is a diseases resulting from complex pathogenetic mechanisms. Some studies showed that TGFβ1 had significant role in this pathogenesis. In this study, we investigated the roe of cytokines and mediators in polyp development. Material and Methods: In this case- control study, healthy nasal mucosal samples were obtained from 24 peopl...

متن کامل

ذخیره در منابع من


  با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید

برای دانلود متن کامل این مقاله و بیش از 32 میلیون مقاله دیگر ابتدا ثبت نام کنید

ثبت نام

اگر عضو سایت هستید لطفا وارد حساب کاربری خود شوید

عنوان ژورنال:
  • Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola

دوره 41 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1990