• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• v.40 no.5
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• pp.377-380
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• 2006

Intradiploic epidermoid cysts of the cranium are rare, benign and slow growing lesion. However, these cysts may cause neurologic deficits due to mass effect. Intradiploic epidermoid cysts are thought to be derived from persistent ectodermal remnants present in the cranial bones during embryogenic development. Here, we report a case of an occipital intradiploic epidermoid cyst with posterior fossa extension. The patient developed intracranial hypertension associated with hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis, and venous congestion secondary to compression of the torcular and the transverse sinus. The imaging studies included a computerized tomography[CT] venogram, which is essential for determining the pathophysiological mechanism of the clinical spectrum and for surgical planning. Near total removal was accomplished and the postoperative course was uneventful. Postoperative imaging studies demonstrated a reversal of the neural structures, but no patency of the sinus, which was presumably indicative of prolonged sinus stenosis. The patient gradually improved and was discharged free of symptoms.

• Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.35-37
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• 2008

Pneumosinus Dilatans consists of an abnormal dilatation of the paranasal sinuses which contain air only and lined by normal mucosa. It is a rare condition, the etiology of which is unclear. A 16 year old male complained frontal bossing which developed slowly. Simple X-ray and CT showed abnormal distension of frontal sinus. Another 19 year old male complained slowly growing left cheek mass. Simple X-ray and CT showed abnormal distension of anteromedial wall of maxillary sinus. In view of the cosmetic appearance, operations were performed. Distended sinuses walls were removed and reconstructed using $Medpore^{(R)}$. I report 2 cases of pneumosinus dilatans which developed in frontal and maxillary sinuses and the literature reviewed.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.315-320
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• 2016

Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) is an uncommon benign cystic neoplasm of the jaw that develops from the odontogenic epithelium. Invasion into the maxillary sinus by a CCOT is not a typical, and the recurrence of the cystic variant of CCOT in the posterior maxilla is rare. This report describes a recurrent CCOT occupying most of the maxillary sinus of a 24-year-old male patient. As a treatment, marsupialization was carried out as a means of decompression, and the involved teeth were all endodontically treated. Afterward, surgical enucleation was performed. The size of the lesion continued to shrink after marsupialization, and the maxillary sinus restored its volume. This patient has been followed-up for 3 years after the surgery, and there have not been any signs of recurrence.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.156-159
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• 1998

Hypopharyngeal carcinoma is an aggressive malignancy that usually presents at a late stage, thereby resulting in an overall poor prognosis fir these unfortunate patients. The most effective treatment of pyriform sinus carcinoma combines surgery and radiation. Total laryngopharyngectomy is necessary in advanced tumors, but may not be appropriate in limited lesions. Therefore several procedure for partial laryngopharyngectomy have been proposed. Supracricoid hemilaryngopharyngectomy is the one of these procedure. This report presents one case of supracricoid hemilaryngopharyngectomy in a patient with pyriform sinus medial wall cancer and analyses aerodynamic study before and after operation.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.252-254
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• 2006

The dermoid cyst is the one of common space occupying orbital lesion. This lesion is regarded as a non-invasive tumor, but infrequently causes destruction of adjacent bony structure and displacement of adjacent tissue. We experienced a characteristic ovoid orbital dermoid cyst that occupied in the frontal sinus and causes displacement of the eyeball with well-defined lining. This 55-year-old male presented a mass in left orbit, which rapidly increased in size for past 12 months, and patient could not open left eyelid. We removed this tumor totally then reconstructed the orbital roof and frontal sinus with an iliac bone graft and polyethylene sheet(Medpor Newnan, USA). This patient was followed up for 12 months and patient obtained satisfactory result without any complication suck as recurrence or infection.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.177-179
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• 1995

Sinus venosus type atrial septal defect is commonly associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return[PAPVR . Ideal surgical repair of sinus venosus ASD with PAPVR demands complete closure of septal defect with redirection of the anomalous pulmonary venous return to the left atrium without obstructing the superior vena cava[SVC or the anomalous pulmonary vein and without injury of sinoatrial node and residual shunt. In our two patients, the closure of sinus venosus ASD and correction of PAPVR could be accomplished by simple direct sutures without using a patch or flap. Both patients had a good outcome.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.87-90
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• 1972

The carcinoma of the maxillary sinus occupies about 0.25% of all human cancers. The radiations therapy for maxillary sinus hs not been practiced widely in this country. The authors treated a case of relatively advanced maxillary sinus cancer with combined radium and external irradiation with a succesful result. The clinical course and treatment are introduced and evaluated in detail. The authors believe that the carcinoma of the maxillary sinus is a curable disease even though it is relatively advanced one.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.38 no.6 s.373
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• pp.567-569
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• 2000

Many teeth have been mistakenly extracted or endodontically treated because of an incorrect diagnosis of orofacial pain including toothache, A case report of persistent toothache originating from a malignant lymphoma of left maxilary sinus is presented. Root canal therapy and extraction of left upper quadrant teeth from canine to second molar did not resolve the chief complaint. The patient was referred to a neurologist and was diagnosed with a malignant lymphoma, a rare lesion of the maxillary sinus. The case stresses the importance of malignant neoplasms of maxillary sinus as a potential etiologic factor in the differential diagnosis of orofacial pain.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• v.52 no.5
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• pp.480-483
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• 2012

The authors present a case of isolated dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) in the transverse sinus, which developed six years after microvascular decompression caused by hemifacial spasm via suboccipital craniectomy. The lesion was successfully treated by transarterial embolization using Onyx. We reviewed the related radiologic and therapeutic features of DAVF involving an isolated sinus and described the feasibility of the use of Onyx.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.373-377
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• 1978

Aneurysmal rupture of sinus Valsalva is known as one of rare cardiac disease and not controlled with medical treatment. We experienced 9 cases which were composed with 7 case of male and 2 cases of female during last 15 years. 7 cases were ruptured into right ventricle from right. coronary sinus and 2 cases were ruptured into right atrium from non-coronary sinus. The diagnosis was made with cardiac catheteriza1icn and cineangiccardicgram but 2 cases were misdiagnosed with only cardiac catheterization. All cases were corrected under cardiopulmonary bypass with means of direct suture with tdlon pledget by transatrial or transventricular approach. All were not confirmed in it's origin because of no history, no evidences of syphilis, TB, or bacterial endocarditis and only fibrosis in pathologic report. In postoperative course, 1 case had postoperative bleeding and 1 case was sufferd from left hemiplegia due to may be air embolism. Follow up study revealed all patient go on their usual life well with good improvement at this present time.