Mucocoele (illustrations)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard

Diagnosis not applicable

Citation, DOI, disclosures and case data

Citation:

Gaillard F, Mucocoele (illustrations). Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-9643

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-9643

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/9643?iframe=true

rID:

9643

Disclosures:

At the time the case was submitted for publication Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.

Case published:

6 May 2010

Revisions:

2 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Head & Neck

Tags:

illustrations by frank gaillard, paranasal sinuses

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From the case: Mucocoele (illustrations)

Diagram

Diagrams depicting the evolution of a mucocoele.

Figure 1: Normal paranasal sinuses
Figure 2: Obstruction of the ostium results in gradual opacification of the sinus.
Figure 3: Complete opacification of the sinus with gradual increase in pressure.
Figure 4: Final stage of mucocoele formation, demonstrating bony expansion of the sinus.