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Journal of ENT and Allied Sciences 7(1):p 23-26, January-June 2022. | DOI: na
Case Report
Isolated Haller Cell Mucocele: An Unusual Presentation
Shantanu Tandon, Dilruba Salam K, Dali Chandran
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Dilruba Salam K, Shantanu Tandon, Dali Chandran/Isolated Haller Cell Mucocele: An Unusual Presentation RFP J ENT Allied Sci 2022;7(1):23–26.Timeline
Received : April 07, 2022
Accepted : June 01, 2022
Published : June 25, 2022
Abstract
This article presents a rare and interesting case of isolated mucocoele of haller cell (Infraorbital ethmoid cell) presenting with extensive proptosis and visual disturbances in the absence of facial pain and symptoms of sinusitis. CT PNS with contrast revealed a heterogeneous non enhancing soft tissue lesion in the roof of the left maxillary sinus/floor of left orbit with severe thinning of the floor of the left orbit and not filling the maxillary sinus. This is the fourth reported case of isolated mucocoele of haller cell and the first case to present with significant proptosis and visual disturbances. Treatment opted was endonasal endoscopic surgical removal and restoring the appropriate orbital function and cosmesis. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical management can help avoid dangerous visual complications in these kind of rare presentations.
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Dilruba Salam K, Shantanu Tandon, Dali Chandran/Isolated Haller Cell Mucocele: An Unusual Presentation RFP J ENT Allied Sci 2022;7(1):23–26.
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| Received | April 07, 2022 |
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