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Air cyst of the maxillary sinus (pneumosinus dilatans, pneumocoele)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Ferit Tovi ,
Albert Gatot  and
Dan M. Fliss
Ferit Tovi*
Affiliation:
Beer-Sheva, Israel
Albert Gatot
Affiliation:
Beer-Sheva, Israel
Dan M. Fliss
Affiliation:
Beer-Sheva, Israel
*
Ferit Tovi, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Soroka Medical Centre, PO Box 151, Beer-Sheva 84101, Israel.
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Abstract

A cystic dilatation of a paranasal sinus by an entrapped air mass has beentermed pneumosinus dilatans or a pneumocoele. The occurrence of this condition in the maxillary sinus is quite rare. In the present case, a mid-face mass mimicking an osteoma was the presenting sign of the disease. The pathogenesis, clinical features and radiological aspects of this entity are reviewed. In order to avoid confusion with other conditions ofdifferent aetiopathogenesis, we propose to label the lesion as ‘air cyst’ of the paranasal sinus, a term that best describes the nature of the lesion.

Keywords

Paranasal sinuses
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 8 , August 1991 , pp. 673 - 675
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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