Sphenoid sinus mucocele with blindness: a rare presentation.
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Isolated sphenoid sinus mucocele is a rare entity. Here we report a case of isolated sphenoid sinus mucocele in a 9 years old girl presenting with unilateral blindness and without any sinonasal complaints. C.T. scan revealed an isolated sphenoid sinus mucocele which was managed endoscopically. A brief review of literature is also included.
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Sphenoid sinus mucocele with unilateral blindness.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nepal Medical College journal : NMCJ
دوره 10 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008