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Primary sclerosing fibroinflammatory pseudotumor of the maxillary sinus.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22180112     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Inflammatory pseudotumor is a well known but poorly understood pathologic entity. It is associated with an unusual growth of fibrotic tissue admixed with varying amounts of inflammation that displaces and compresses normal anatomic structures, resulting in dysfunction. Pseudotumors have been found in multiple locations-the orbit in particular-but to the best of our knowledge, none has previously been reported as an isolated sinus lesion. We describe a case of primary sclerosing fibroinflammatory pseudotumor of the maxillary sinus that manifested as recurrent unilateral maxillary sinusitis in a 47-year-old woman. The patient was managed with surgery and oral steroids with full resolution of her symptoms. We also review the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of fibroinflammatory pseudotumors within the context of the current literature.
Authors:
Richard J Vivero; Pooja H Doshi; Jean Anderson Eloy; Carmen Gomez-Fernandez; Roy R Casiano
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ear, nose, & throat journal     Volume:  90     ISSN:  1942-7522     ISO Abbreviation:  Ear Nose Throat J     Publication Date:  2011 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-12-19     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7701817     Medline TA:  Ear Nose Throat J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  578-90     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UMHC Suite 4025, 1475 NW 12th Ave., Miami, FL 33136, USA. rvivero@med.miami.edu.
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