Sadashiva N, Nandeesh BN, Shukla D, Bhat D, Somanna S, Devi BI. Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Lesions: Experience with a Few Rare Pathologies.
J Neurosci Rural Pract 2019;
8:107-113. [PMID:
28149092 PMCID:
PMC5225690 DOI:
10.4103/0976-3147.193540]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
The sphenoid sinus is often neglected because of its difficult access. The deep position of the sphenoid sinus hinders early diagnosis of pathologies in that location. Delayed diagnosis can cause serious complications due to proximity to many important structures.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study is to demonstrate different pathologies which can affect the sphenoid sinus and elucidate the findings.
METHODS
Cases of isolated sphenoid sinus lesions encountered in the neurosurgical setting which had rare pathologies are discussed. Pathologies such as Langerhans cell histiocytosis, solitary plasmacytoma, chordoma, pituitary adenoma, leiomyosarcoma, fungal infection, and mucocele which appeared primarily in sphenoid sinus are discussed along with their imaging features and pathological findings.
CONCLUSION
Multitude of different pathologies can occur in sphenoid sinus. Detailed preoperative imaging is very helpful, but transnasal biopsy and histological study are required often for definitive diagnosis. The possible advantages of early diagnosis before spread of pathology for prognosis cannot be overemphasized.
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