Frontal Sinus Mucocele Formation as a Late Complication of External Dacrocystorhinostomy

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 May/Jun;33(3S Suppl 1):S21-S22. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000546.

Abstract

Two cases of frontal sinus mucocele post external approach dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery are reported. The possible anatomical causes of this condition are discussed and in particular, attention is drawn to the consideration of frontal sinus mucocele in patients presenting with frontal sinus symptoms post-DCR surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Frontal Sinus*
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucocele / diagnosis
  • Mucocele / etiology*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed