Abstract

Mucocele is chronic, expansile, cyst-like lesion of the paranasal sinuses which contained sterile, mucoid secretions and is limited by the mucosa of the affected cavity. Mucocele of paranasal sinuses is a rare condition capable of expansion and erosion of bone. Its etiology is attributed to obstruction of the fronto-nasal duct and inflammation. Its treatment can be achieved only by means of surgerical method. The surgical method should be varied according the site and size of the mucoceles and combined diseases. Recently, we experienced 5 mucoceles of paranasal sinuses, which had be treated with surgical procedure with the good results.

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