Published November 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Pneumocephalus and Porencephaly Associated with a Frontoethmoid Sinus Osteoma: A Case Report

  • 1. Keimyung University College of Medicine, Daegu (Korea, Republic of)

Description

An osteoma is a relatively common benign mass found in paranasal sinus lesions and is usually asymptomatic. On the other hand, pneumocephalus associated with a frontal or ethmoid sinus osteoma is rare and may cause serious complications. We present a case of pneumocephalus associated with a frontoethmoid sinus osteoma and porencephaly along with a literature review

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
59
Journal Issue
5
Series
9 refs, 4 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 289-292
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
41077147
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
OSTEOMYELITIS; PATIENTS; PNEUMONIA; SINUSES
Descriptors DEC
CAVITIES; DISEASES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES; SKELETAL DISEASES