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Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 4/2003

01-07-2003 | Case Report

Paranasal sinus involvement in a classic Sturge-Weber Syndrome patient

Authors: E. P. Heine, C. G. Bauland, H. A. M. Marres, P. H. M. Spauwen

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 4/2003

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Abstract

This report describes a Sturge-Weber syndrome patient with recurrent pansinusitis and purulent nasal discharge. Radiological examination showed uncommon massive enlargement of the paranasal sinuses, in particular the frontal and maxillary sinuses. Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is advised to distinguish between a vascular malformation or soft tissue overgrowth.

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Metadata
Title
Paranasal sinus involvement in a classic Sturge-Weber Syndrome patient
Authors
E. P. Heine
C. G. Bauland
H. A. M. Marres
P. H. M. Spauwen
Publication date
01-07-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 4/2003
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-003-0508-7

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