Intrusion of an incisor tooth into the contralateral frontal sinus following trauma

Although intrusions of glass fragments into the frontal sinuses are not uncommon in traffic accidents, a case with a tooth in the frontal sinus has never been reported. We report a patient with traumatic inclusion of an incisor tooth in the contralateral frontal sinus. Radiographic investigations demonstrated the tooth in the frontal sinus though no skin damage was recognized on the upper face. The usefulness of CT scan in localizing the missing tooth after facial trauma and its route of entry into the contralateral frontal sinus is discussed.

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Open Reduction of the Isolated Anterior Frontal Sinus Fracture

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas ◽

10.25077/jka.v9i1s.1168 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1S) ◽

Author(s):

Bonny Murizky ◽

Al Hafiz Al Hafiz

Keyword(s):

Internal Fixation ◽

Ct Scan ◽

Frontal Sinus ◽

Open Reduction ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Motor Vehicle ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Anterior Wall ◽

Multiple Fractures ◽

Frontal Sinus Fracture

AbstractThe anterior wall of the frontal sinus is extremely resilient to injury. Incidents involving high-velocity impact, such as motor vehicle accidents, gunshots and sports injuries, may result in frontal sinus fractures. Clinical symptoms are associated with location and the severity. The best way to diagnose with a combination of clinical examination and CT scan. The management is mostly based on open reduction and internal fixation. The objectives was the importance of doing right management in patients with frontal sinus fracture. Reported a case of maxillofacial multiple fractures (right frontal fracture + right maxilla fracture) in a 28-year-old man, performed open reduction and internal fixation. Frontal sinus fracture is a fracture generally occurs due to traffic accidents. Anamnese of patient complaints and symptoms, physical examination and 3D CT scan can help make the diagnosis, and surgeons should give attention to the management criteria to prevent complication.

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FRONTAL SINUS MUCOCELE FOLLOWING A TRIVIAL FACIAL TRAUMA, PRESENTING AS A PYOCELE- A CASE REPORT

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1703644 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 03 (01) ◽

pp. 90-92

Author(s):

Satheesh Kumar Bhandary ◽

Vadisha Srinivas Bhat ◽

Rishi Ajay Khanna

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Ct Scan ◽

Frontal Sinus ◽

Facial Trauma ◽

Sinus Cavity

AbstractMucocele of the praranasal sinus is a slowly expanding epithelial-lined lesion containing inspissated mucus that fills the sinus cavity. It can erode bone and therefore may extend intraorbitally or intracranially. Mucocele develop when the mucous outflow from a sinus is obstructed. When a mucocele becomes infected, it is called a pyocele. Here we are presenting a case of frontal sinus mucocele developed following a trivial facial trauma, which later presented a pyocele. Diagnosis was confirmed with CT scan and the pyocele was treated with endoscopic marsupialization.

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Enucleation of Extraconal Frontomucocele: A Tripple-Window Approach

IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia ◽

10.31436/imjm.v8i1.771 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Irfan M ◽

Dinsuhaimi S ◽

Roselinda AR ◽

Rani AS

Keyword(s):

Ct Scan ◽

Frontal Sinus ◽

Sport Injury ◽

Orbital Cavity ◽

Adjacent Structures ◽

History Of ◽

Frontal Sinuses ◽

Window Approach ◽

Bony Erosion

Mucoceles are expansile masses originating in the sinuses. They are relatively unusual, occurring most frequently at fronto-ethmoidal region. They are locally destructive. This expansile lesion caused bony erosion and displaces the adjacent structures. We report a case of a patient who presented to our clinic with bulging of his left eye and worsening of the left vision. This was preceded by history of sport injury to his left supraorbital ridge. CT scan revealed that there was an extraconal lesion at the superolateral part of the left orbital cavity which pushed the orbit inferomedially, which consistent with left frontomucocele. He underwent enucleation of the lesion via 3 windows created namely at the left supraorbital ridge, anterior table of left frontal sinus and through the septum separating the frontal sinuses.

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Frontal sinus mucopyelocele with intracranial and intraorbital extension

Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4287 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 91-92 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

S Gupta ◽

R Goyal ◽

M Shahi

Keyword(s):

Ct Scan ◽

Paranasal Sinuses ◽

Frontal Sinus ◽

Visual Loss ◽

Early Recognition ◽

Surgical Excision ◽

Intracranial Extension ◽

External Approach ◽

Intracranial Complications ◽

Symptoms And Signs

This case is related to a 52-year-old lady with proptosis, diplopia and diminution of vision due to a mass lesion in upper medial quadrant of the orbit. CT scan revealed a well defined mass in basi-frontal area with intra-orbital and intracranial extension. On exploring it was found to be mucopyocele of the frontal sinus. Surgical excision was done by external approach. The symptoms and signs resolved completely within a week. Frontal sinus mucopyoceles are benign and curable. Early recognition and management of them is of paramount importance because they can expand and cause local, orbital or intracranial complications. Keywords: Mucocele; mucopyocele; paranasal sinuses; visual loss; proptosis DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v3i1.4287Nepal J Ophthalmol 2011;3(5):91-92

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Age Differences of Human Frontal Sinus Measurements using CT Scan

Journal of Advances in Medical and Biomedical Research ◽

10.30699/jambs.29.136.293 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (136) ◽

pp. 293-301

Author(s):

Mohammad Ahmad Abdalla ◽

Keyword(s):

Ct Scan ◽

Age Differences ◽

Frontal Sinus

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Glass in the frontal sinus: report of three cases

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100136710 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 111 (2) ◽

pp. 156-158 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Metin Önerci ◽

Oğuz Öǧretmenoǧlu ◽

Taner Yilmaz

Keyword(s):

Foreign Body ◽

Paranasal Sinus ◽

Frontal Sinus ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

English Literature ◽

Maxillofacial Trauma ◽

Road Traffic Accidents ◽

Diagnostic Pitfalls

AbstractPatients with paranasal sinus foreign body are not commonly seen in otolaryngological practice; glass in the frontal sinus as a complication of maxillofacial trauma should be very rare, and papers dealing with this issue appear to be rare in the English literature. To elucidate the diagnostic pitfalls and the treatment aspects we present three cases of glass in the frontal sinus which occurred as a result of road traffic accidents.

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Malignant melanoma arising in the frontal sinuses

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100137363 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 111 (4) ◽

pp. 376-378 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Samuel M. Jayaraj ◽

Jonathan D. Hern ◽

George Mochloulis ◽

Graham C. Porter

Keyword(s):

Malignant Melanoma ◽

Natural History ◽

Nasal Cavity ◽

Paranasal Sinuses ◽

Frontal Sinus ◽

Poor Prognosis ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

History Of ◽

Frontal Sinuses ◽

Sinonasal Malignant Melanoma

AbstractSinonasal malignant melanoma is rare and usually occurs in the nasal cavity. Presentation is often varied and occurs late in the natural history of the disease, resulting in a poor prognosis. A case is reported of a patient with malignant melanoma arising from the frontal sinus who presented with a forehead swelling and progressive confusion. A review of the literature on malignant melanoma in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses regarding its presentation, site of origin and principles of management is discussed.

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Quantifying Lateral Frontal Sinus Access: The Upper Blepharoplasty Approach

Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology ◽

10.1177/0003489417750931 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 127 (3) ◽

pp. 155-161 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Toby O. Steele ◽

Oliver Y. Chin ◽

Michael R. Kinzinger ◽

E. Bradley Strong

Keyword(s):

Frontal Sinus ◽

Neurovascular Bundle ◽

Combined Approach ◽

Frontal Sinuses ◽

Upper Blepharoplasty

Objective: Despite advances in technology and instrumentation, access to the lateral frontal sinus remains a challenge for surgeons. We sought to quantify the reach and applicability of the upper blepharoplasty approach (UBA) to the frontal sinus. Methods: Twelve cadaveric specimens were obtained for anatomic research and frontal sinuses divided into 3 zones. Zone 1 was defined as medial to the supraorbital neurovascular bundle (SON). The remaining orbit was then bisected to define zone 2 (centrally) and zone 3 (laterally). Twenty-four UBAs were performed followed by 12 modified endoscopic Lothrop procedures (MELP). The ability to instrument each wall of the frontal sinus was recorded for the MELP, UBA, and combined approach. Results: The UBA provided excellent access to the lateral frontal sinus in zones 2 and 3 (89% and 100%). The MELP provided poorer access in zone 3 (67%) but improved access in zone 1 (83%-100%). Access for zone 1 through the UBA was limited. The combined approach yielded 100% access to each frontal sinus boundary. Conclusion: The MELP in combination with the UBA/lateral trephination provides excellent access to each frontal sinus boundary. The UBA provides excellent access to the lateral frontal sinus but is limited medially by the SON.

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