BACKGROUND Cases of turbinate mucocele or pyogenic mucocele are extremely rare.During nasal endoscopy,turbinate hypertrophy can be detected in patients with turbinate or pyogenic mucocele.However,in many instances,dif...BACKGROUND Cases of turbinate mucocele or pyogenic mucocele are extremely rare.During nasal endoscopy,turbinate hypertrophy can be detected in patients with turbinate or pyogenic mucocele.However,in many instances,differentiating between turbinate hypertrophy and turbinate mucocele is difficult.Radiological examinations,such as computed tomography(CT)or magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),are essential for the accurate diagnosis of turbinate mucocele.Herein,we report three cases of mucocele or pyogenic mucocele of turbinate,including their clinical presentation,imaging findings,and treatments,to help rhinologists understand this condition better.CASE SUMMARY Three cases of turbinate and pyogenic mucocele were encountered in our hospital.In all patients,nasal obstruction and headache were the most common symptoms,and physical examination revealed hypertrophic turbinates.On CT scan,mucocele appeared as non-enhancing,homogeneous,hypodense,well-defined,rounded,and expansile lesions.Meanwhile,MRI clearly illustrated the cystic nature of the lesion on T2 sequences.Two patients with inferior turbinate mucocele underwent mucocele lining removal,while the patient with pyogenic mucocele underwent endoscopic middle turbinate marsupialization.The patients were followed up on the first,third,sixth month,and 1 year after discharge,and no complaints of headache and nasal congestion were reported during this period.CONCLUSION In conclusion,both CT and MRI are helpful in the diagnosis of turbinate or pyogenic mucocele.Additionally,endoscopic nasal surgery is considered to be the most effective treatment method.展开更多
Objectives:Resection of the middle turbinate(MT)during endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS)has been a controversial topic among otolaryngologists for many years.Some studies advocate resection and have shown improved outcome...Objectives:Resection of the middle turbinate(MT)during endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS)has been a controversial topic among otolaryngologists for many years.Some studies advocate resection and have shown improved outcomes postoperatively,while studies favoring preservation show a decreased incidence of postoperative complications.The current practice pattern regarding this subject is unknown.The goal of this study was to learn the current practice of MT resection during ESS among otolaryngologists.Method:We performed an electronic anonymous survey of practicing otolaryngologists.Results:We found that the majority of the 252 responders stated that they will perform an MT resection in certain clinical situations,while there is a small subset that advocates never resecting the MT for inflammatory sinus disease(n=6,2.4%).Participants were significantly more likely to perform MT resection in patients undergoing revision compared to primary ESS for all conditions included.The complication of greatest concern among participants was iatrogenic frontal sinus obstruction,while empty nose was of the least concern.The majority of participants responded that MT resection was of extreme or moderate benefit for improved visualization and drug delivery postoperatively.When compared to general otolaryngologists,fellowship-trained rhinologists were less concerned about potential complications following MT resection and were more likely to perceive an extreme or moderate benefit from turbinate resection postoperatively.Conclusion:There remains debate over MT resection among otolaryngologists,but the results of this study show that the majority of participating otolaryngologists will perform a resection in certain clinical situations.展开更多
目的运用薄层螺旋CT的高分辨扫描和多平面重建技术对健康人群和慢性鼻窦炎人群鼻道窦口复合体引流通道中的特殊解剖变异:Haller气房,泡性中甲、中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化的出现率进行研究。方法连续选择某一时段就诊的慢性鼻窦炎患者173例...目的运用薄层螺旋CT的高分辨扫描和多平面重建技术对健康人群和慢性鼻窦炎人群鼻道窦口复合体引流通道中的特殊解剖变异:Haller气房,泡性中甲、中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化的出现率进行研究。方法连续选择某一时段就诊的慢性鼻窦炎患者173例,同期选择既往无鼻窦炎病史和CT检查显示无鼻窦病变患者94例。采用美国GE公司8排螺旋CT扫描机进行横断位扫描,将扫描的数据传输至GE Advantage Windows 4.0后台工作站,应用MPR工具在同一屏幕上重建成连续的冠状位,矢状位图像。由耳鼻咽喉科医生和医学影像科医师共同对Haller气房,泡性中甲、中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化进行辨认和统计。使用统计软件SPSS 10.0 for Windows对所得数据进行卡方检验。结果经卡方检验健康组病例和慢性鼻窦炎组病例中Haller气房、泡性中甲观测出现率之间有显著统计学差异(P<0.05),中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化出现率之间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论位于鼻道窦口复合体中的Haller气房,泡性中甲、中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化对于副鼻窦引流通道的阻塞及炎症的发生所起的作用是各不相同的。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Cases of turbinate mucocele or pyogenic mucocele are extremely rare.During nasal endoscopy,turbinate hypertrophy can be detected in patients with turbinate or pyogenic mucocele.However,in many instances,differentiating between turbinate hypertrophy and turbinate mucocele is difficult.Radiological examinations,such as computed tomography(CT)or magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),are essential for the accurate diagnosis of turbinate mucocele.Herein,we report three cases of mucocele or pyogenic mucocele of turbinate,including their clinical presentation,imaging findings,and treatments,to help rhinologists understand this condition better.CASE SUMMARY Three cases of turbinate and pyogenic mucocele were encountered in our hospital.In all patients,nasal obstruction and headache were the most common symptoms,and physical examination revealed hypertrophic turbinates.On CT scan,mucocele appeared as non-enhancing,homogeneous,hypodense,well-defined,rounded,and expansile lesions.Meanwhile,MRI clearly illustrated the cystic nature of the lesion on T2 sequences.Two patients with inferior turbinate mucocele underwent mucocele lining removal,while the patient with pyogenic mucocele underwent endoscopic middle turbinate marsupialization.The patients were followed up on the first,third,sixth month,and 1 year after discharge,and no complaints of headache and nasal congestion were reported during this period.CONCLUSION In conclusion,both CT and MRI are helpful in the diagnosis of turbinate or pyogenic mucocele.Additionally,endoscopic nasal surgery is considered to be the most effective treatment method.
文摘Objectives:Resection of the middle turbinate(MT)during endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS)has been a controversial topic among otolaryngologists for many years.Some studies advocate resection and have shown improved outcomes postoperatively,while studies favoring preservation show a decreased incidence of postoperative complications.The current practice pattern regarding this subject is unknown.The goal of this study was to learn the current practice of MT resection during ESS among otolaryngologists.Method:We performed an electronic anonymous survey of practicing otolaryngologists.Results:We found that the majority of the 252 responders stated that they will perform an MT resection in certain clinical situations,while there is a small subset that advocates never resecting the MT for inflammatory sinus disease(n=6,2.4%).Participants were significantly more likely to perform MT resection in patients undergoing revision compared to primary ESS for all conditions included.The complication of greatest concern among participants was iatrogenic frontal sinus obstruction,while empty nose was of the least concern.The majority of participants responded that MT resection was of extreme or moderate benefit for improved visualization and drug delivery postoperatively.When compared to general otolaryngologists,fellowship-trained rhinologists were less concerned about potential complications following MT resection and were more likely to perceive an extreme or moderate benefit from turbinate resection postoperatively.Conclusion:There remains debate over MT resection among otolaryngologists,but the results of this study show that the majority of participating otolaryngologists will perform a resection in certain clinical situations.
文摘目的运用薄层螺旋CT的高分辨扫描和多平面重建技术对健康人群和慢性鼻窦炎人群鼻道窦口复合体引流通道中的特殊解剖变异:Haller气房,泡性中甲、中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化的出现率进行研究。方法连续选择某一时段就诊的慢性鼻窦炎患者173例,同期选择既往无鼻窦炎病史和CT检查显示无鼻窦病变患者94例。采用美国GE公司8排螺旋CT扫描机进行横断位扫描,将扫描的数据传输至GE Advantage Windows 4.0后台工作站,应用MPR工具在同一屏幕上重建成连续的冠状位,矢状位图像。由耳鼻咽喉科医生和医学影像科医师共同对Haller气房,泡性中甲、中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化进行辨认和统计。使用统计软件SPSS 10.0 for Windows对所得数据进行卡方检验。结果经卡方检验健康组病例和慢性鼻窦炎组病例中Haller气房、泡性中甲观测出现率之间有显著统计学差异(P<0.05),中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化出现率之间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论位于鼻道窦口复合体中的Haller气房,泡性中甲、中甲反向弯曲、钩突气化对于副鼻窦引流通道的阻塞及炎症的发生所起的作用是各不相同的。
