Spontaneous maxillary sinus rupture in the absence of pre-existing sinus disease: case report.
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Authors
Colleges, School and Institutes
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Spontaneous fracture of the maxillary sinus is usually associated with enophthalmos and pre-existing sinus disease.
CASE REPORT
We present a case of spontaneous maxillary sinus fracture without enophthalmos and with no preceding history of trauma or evidence of sinusitis.
DISCUSSION
The closest condition to that presented is silent sinus syndrome. The differences between our case and this syndrome are reviewed. There are no previously reported cases of lateral wall maxillary fracture and associated facial surgical emphysema following nose-blowing.
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 538-9 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | The Journal of laryngology and otology |
Volume | 122 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2008 |