Pneumosinus dilatans frontalis: a case report

Ear Nose Throat J. 2005 Dec;84(12):796-9.

Abstract

Deformity of the forehead is usually the first clinical presentation of the abnormally large frontal sinus caused by pneumosinus dilatans. We report the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a case. The type of osteotomy we describe is recommended as a method of surgical treatment for this condition when the aesthetic problem is the major complaint.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Forehead / pathology*
  • Frontal Sinus*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteotomy*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / pathology*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Temporal Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Temporal Bone / surgery*