Common fibro-osseous lesions of the paranasal sinuses

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2006 Jun;39(3):585-600, x. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2006.01.013.

Abstract

Within in the broad spectrum of disease that can affect the paranasal sinuses is a class of benign bony abnormalities known collectively as fibro-osseous lesions. Fibrous dysplasia, ossifying fibroma, and osteoma are three distinct entities that lie along a continuum from the least to the most bony content. They have similar appearance and makeup; however, their clinical implications vary. This article focuses primarily on sinonasal osteomas, with less emphasis on fibrous dysplasia and ossifying fibroma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • Fibroma, Ossifying / pathology*
  • Fibroma, Ossifying / surgery
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / pathology*
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / physiopathology
  • Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Osteoma / pathology*
  • Osteoma / surgery
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / pathology*
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / surgery
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / pathology
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / surgery
  • Paranasal Sinuses / surgery
  • Photomicrography
  • Postoperative Care
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed