Fibrous dysplasia with cystic appearance in maxillary sinus

Auris Nasus Larynx. 2001 Jan;28(1):103-5. doi: 10.1016/s0385-8146(00)00077-8.

Abstract

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) in the paranasal sinuses is uncommon, and its management may be difficult. We report the case of a 25-year-old female with FD exhibiting a cystic appearance in the maxillary sinus. The patient had been complaining of facial swelling for few years. Imagery study showed a cystic lesion and dense bone changes in the maxillary bone. Inferior meatal antrostomy with a nasal endoscope failed to confirm a histological diagnosis. After a 3-year follow-up, the degree of facial swelling was unchanged, and the patient underwent middle meatal antrostomy and was diagnosed with FD.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Female
  • Fibrous Dysplasia, Monostotic / diagnosis*
  • Fibrous Dysplasia, Monostotic / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Maxillary Sinus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Maxillary Sinus / pathology*
  • Maxillary Sinus / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed