Bilateral paranasal sinus mucopyoceles in a child with cystic fibrosis

Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord). 2009;130(4-5):293-4.

Abstract

Mucoceles of the paranasal sinuses are well-described complication of chronic sinusitis in adults. They are extremely rare in children and the main predisposing factor is cystic fibrosis (CF). We report a case of bilateral ethmoid and maxillary sinus mucopyoceles, associated with CF occurring in a six months old boy. The main symptom was a complete nasal obstruction. The marsupialization of mucocele was performed by endoscopic surgery. One year follow-up showed no recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Endoscopy
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mucocele / diagnosis
  • Mucocele / surgery*
  • Nasal Obstruction / etiology
  • Nasal Obstruction / surgery
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / surgery*