Isolated sphenoid polyp: a cause of headache

Authors

  • J. R. Galagali Department of ENT and HNS, Base Hospital, Delhi, India
  • Roohie Singh Department of ENT, Military Hospital, Hisar, Haryana, India
  • Santosh Kumar Department of Eye, Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20185323

Keywords:

Headache, Isolated, Polyp, Sphenoid

Abstract

Isolated sphenoid sinus polyp is a rare clinical situation. It might be an incidental finding while investigating a case of headache. We report a case of 21 years old male who presented with history of headache since 6 months. Diagnostic nasal endoscopy (DNE) revealed a right nasal mass which was confirmed by computed tomography (CT) of paranasal sinuses (PNS). The patient underwent Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).This paper emphasizes importance of correct diagnosis and consideration of sphenoid sinus disease as differential diagnosis of patients with headache.


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Published

2018-12-25