Antronasal polyp extending to orbital fossa

BAYAROĞULLARI H., Burakgazi G., Okuyucu Ş.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol.28, no.3, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003444
  • Journal Name: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Complication, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging, Nasal polyp, Orbital fossa
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Sinonasal infections and nasal polyps can be taken as 2 components of a disease. Polyps due to chronic inflammations of nasal cavity and sinuses are not rare. They may present with various clinical signs and symptoms, while the secondary complications may cause serious problems. They are most commonly treated medically, although surgery is the therapy of choice in some conditions. The complications can be listed as mucocele formation, orbital inflammation, intracranial extension by erosion of the boney structures.