Pneumosinus dilatans: a report of three new cases and their surgical management

Ear Nose Throat J. 2000 Jan;79(1):48-51.

Abstract

Pneumosinus dilatans is a rare pathology that primarily involves the frontal sinus. We report three new cases, with special attention given to the pathophysiology and histologic data. Surgical management is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / diagnosis
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / surgery
  • Frontal Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Frontal Sinus / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed