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March 10, 2026Clinical Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access

Giant Frontal Sinus Mucocele With Headache and Vision Changes: Case Report

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SGSujan GhimireRBR BhattaYSYagya Raj Sharma

Key Points

  • To describe the complications associated with giant frontal sinus mucoceles and the effectiveness of surgical intervention.
  • Presented a case of a giant frontal sinus mucocele
  • Utilized imaging for early diagnosis
  • Performed surgical intervention through craniotomy
  • Debridement of mucopurulent debris and necrotic bone was highlighted
  • Documented cases of headache and vision impairment due to mucoceles
  • Emphasized the need for craniotomy over endoscopic methods
  • Prevented recurrence and intracranial complications with complete debridement

Abstract

ABSTRACT Giant frontal sinus mucoceles, caused by ostial obstruction, can lead to severe complications such as headaches, vision impairment, and brain compression. Early diagnosis through imaging and prompt surgical intervention, such as craniotomy, is critical to remove mucopurulent debris and necrotic bone, preventing vision loss and intracranial complications. For giant frontal sinus mucoceles with extensive bony necrosis and intracranial extension, open craniotomy for complete debridement of mucopurulent debris and necrotic bone may be necessary over endoscopic marsupialization to prevent recurrence and intracranial complications, despite the trend toward minimally invasive surgery.

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Ghimire et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af95b470916d39fea4d897https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72145
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