Fibrous dysplasia of the paranasal sinuses

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1986 Sep;95(2):222-5. doi: 10.1177/019459988609500217.

Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) of the paranasal sinuses is rare and often presents a diagnostic challenge. It is usually secondary to extension of disease from adjacent bones and is rarely limited to the sinuses. We have described three cases of FD involving the paranasal sinuses, including the first reported case of FD isolated to the sphenoid sinus. A brief update of the clinical aspects, radiographic appearance, diagnosis, and management of craniofacial FD is provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Ethmoid Sinus
  • Female
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone* / diagnosis
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone* / surgery
  • Frontal Sinus
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases* / surgery
  • Sphenoid Sinus