J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1986 Dec;15(4):699-708.
Diagnosed and Treatment of Sphenoid Sinus Mucoceles with Intracranial Extension
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National Universit, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Seoul National Universit, Korea.
Abstract
- Sphenoid sinus mucocele with the intracranial extension is a rare disease but should be included in the differential diagnosis of destructive changes of the sella turcica, since a seemingly harmful intracranial procedure may be attempted. With the use of CT scan and MRI, it can be diagnosed preoperatively with a much better accuracy. Three histologically-verified cases of sphenoid mucocele with intracranial extension developing headache, visual disturbance and/or amenorrhea are described with a review of the literatures. All cases were successfully operated upon by the intranasal procedure.
