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Fronto-ethmoid osteoma: the place of surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. S. Hehar  and
N. S. Jones
S. S. Hehar
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
N. S. Jones*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr N. S. Jones, F.R.C.S., Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH.
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Abstract

Osteomas of the paranasal sinuses are common. Most are, however, asymptomatic and a chance radiographic finding. We describe four case histories which help to illustrate the benefits and hazards of surgery, and highlight the importance of patient selection. A review of the literature is presented.

Keywords

OsteomaParanasal sinuses
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 4 , April 1997 , pp. 372 - 375
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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