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Sphenoid sinus mucocele causing third nerve paralysis: CT and MR findings.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15585814     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A 64-year-old woman presented with a 2 week history of ptosis and medial-gaze paralysis of her left eye. Computed tomography scanning of the paranasal sinuses revealed an expansile, homogeneous lesion with no contrast enhancement in the sphenoid sinus. The mass was hyperintense on all MR sequences and there was extension of the mass to the left cavernous sinus and optic canal. Operation revealed a large mucocele. Third nerve palsy disappeared 4 weeks after operation. Because the spread of mucoceles is variable, they may cause different symptoms. Radiological evaluation, especially computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, are useful in diagnosis of mucoceles and help to explain the clinical symptoms by showing the spread of the lesion.
Authors:
H Akan; B Cihan; C Celenk
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Dento maxillo facial radiology     Volume:  33     ISSN:  0250-832X     ISO Abbreviation:  Dentomaxillofac Radiol     Publication Date:  2004 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-12-08     Completed Date:  2005-02-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7609576     Medline TA:  Dentomaxillofac Radiol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  342-4     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Ondokuz Mayis University, Medical School, Radiology Department, Samsun, Turkey. akan@omu.edu.tr
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Blepharoptosis / etiology
Cavernous Sinus / pathology,  radiography
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Middle Aged
Mucocele / complications*,  diagnosis
Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / etiology*
Paranasal Sinus Diseases / complications*,  diagnosis
Sphenoid Bone / pathology,  radiography
Sphenoid Sinus / pathology*,  radiography
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

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