Sphenoid sinus cholesterol granuloma with orbital complications: a case report


Qais Aljfouta, Maysoon Al‑Ruhaibehb, Laith Dahouna, Waffa Al‑Shawayatc, Sara Qaisd

Departments of aOtorhinolaryngology, bHistopathology and cOphthalmology, Royal Medical Services, Amman, dFaculty of Medicine, Hashemite University, Zarqa Jordan

Cholesterol granulomas are benign lesions that affect many parts of the body. Although they are benign, their expansile properties might affect important neighborhood structures which is an
associated risk. Paranasal sinuses are rare locations to be affected. A case of sphenoid sinus cholesterol granuloma with orbital complications is presented. The study places emphasis on preoperative examination, radiological evaluation, and endoscopic management, and we recommend including cholesterol granulomas in the differential diagnosis of cystic lesions in paranasal sinuses.
Keywords:
cholesterol granuloma, endoscopic, orbital, sphenoid.


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