Cysts of the maxillary sinus

Boiko N.V.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/rosrino201927041204

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Abstract:

Introduction. Cysts of the sinuses are benign, often asymptomatic. Cysts are most often found in the maxillary sinuses (MS). Objective. To summarize current publications on the diagnosis and therapeutic tactics for MS cysts. Material and methods. The review uses publications presented in the information databases of eLIBRARY, PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, EBSCO for the period from 1972 to 2017, which were found according to keywords: cyst of the maxillary sinus, clinical course, treatment. The analysis includes original studies on the diagnosis and treatment of maxillary sinus cysts as well as analytical reviews. Results. A number of long-term observations using modern imaging techniques show a clear trend of MS cysts towards spontaneous slow regression. In most cases, cysts do not require removal. To date, the most common methods of treatment are gentle opening of the sinus through the front wall using boron or trocar, endoscopic endonasal access through the middle nasal passage, endoscopic antrostomy through the lower nasal passage, combined access is possible. Conclusion. Surgical intervention is necessary only in case of occurrence of clinical symptoms of MS cysts. The choice of surgical technique is determined by the localization of the cyst in the sinus.

Keywords:

maxillary sinus cyst

clinical course

treatment

Authors:

Boiko N.V.

Rostov State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Rostov-on-Don, Russia

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