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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

The endonasal endoscopic surgical approach to challenging pediatric frontal sinus inflammatory lesions.

Baqer A Aldhneen, Maria R Alabdulaal, Hussain J Aljubran, Abdulrahman G Alharbi, Eman R Alanazi, Ali Almomen

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Baqer A AldhneenDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Alahsa Health Cluster, Al Hofuf 36375, Saudi Arabia.
Maria R AlabdulaalDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Aljabr Eye and ENT Hospital, Alahsa Health Cluster, Alahsa 36375, Saudi Arabia.
Hussain J AljubranDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Aljabr Eye and ENT Hospital, Alahsa Health Cluster, Alahsa 36375, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6737-7652
Abdulrahman G AlharbiDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia.
Eman R AlanaziDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Maternity And Children Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9140-9412
Ali AlmomenDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam 32253, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

A variety of pathologies and anatomical variations contribute to the underreporting of pediatric paranasal sinus disorders. The frontal sinus presents significant risk for complications due to its proximity to the orbit and brain. Three cases encountered in a tertiary hospital are discussed in this study to illustrate the usefulness of endonasal endoscopic methods in addressing pediatric frontal sinus lesions. These included bilateral frontal sinus mucopyoceles, bilateral frontal allergic fungal sinusitis, and a unilateral frontal mucocele, all of which were completely resolved with no recurrence during follow-up. Diagnosis is often delayed in pediatric patients due to their unusual presentations. In conclusion, endoscopic sinus surgery is the cornerstone for managing challenging pediatric frontal sinus disease, showing good recovery and superior cosmetic outcomes. The minimally invasive endoscopic approach is recommended for these conditions.

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allergic fungal sinusitisendoscopic sinus surgerymucocelemucopyocelepediatric frontal sinus

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