Pneumosinus dilatans frontalis: a case report.
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چکیده
Deformity of the forehead is usually the first clinical presentation of the abnormally large frontal sinus caused by pneumosinus dilatans. We report the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a case. The type of osteotomy we describe is recommended as a method of surgical treatment for this condition when the aesthetic problem is the major complaint.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ear, nose, & throat journal
دوره 84 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005