Pneumosinus dilatans frontalis: Case report of a rare disease of the paranasal sinuses

Introduction Pneumosinus dilatans is characterized by an abnormal dilatation of air-filled paranasal sinuses. The disease mostly affects men between 20-40 years of age with involvement of the frontal sinus. The etiology and pathogenesis are largely unclear. The clinical symptoms can vary and usually manifest as cosmetic, neurological and ophthalmological symptoms.

Case report We report on a 19-year-old male patient who presented with a slowly progressive frontal mass that had been present since childhood. Clinically, there was an osseous frontal asymmetry and protrusion. There were no other symptoms. Computed tomography revealed an enlargement of the air-filled left frontal sinus without any other recognizable pathologies. At the patient's request, clinical observation was performed due to the overall lack of discomfort.

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
19. April 2024