J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1982 Jun;11(2):221-224.

A Huge Osteoma Originated From the Frontal Sinus: Case Report

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Capital Armed Forces General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

On the review of literature, various cases of osteomas orginated from paranasal sinuses can be found. But osteomas which are large enough to produce ocular symptoms are not very common. Even more, various ocular and intracranial sequelae may be complicated from surgical removal of huge frontal osteoma. We present a case of huge frontal osteoma which is originated from frontal sinus and removed successfully without any complications.

Keyword

Huge frontal osteoma; Exophthalmos; Surgical removal; Deformity

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Exophthalmos
Frontal Sinus*
Osteoma*
Paranasal Sinuses
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