Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Nov 2018)
Lateral Rhinotomy for a Large, Infected Haller Cell Causing Proptosis
Abstract
Objective: To report a case of a large sinus Haller cell that presented with chronic rhinosinusitis and proptosis and its surgical management. Method: Design: Case Report Setting: Tertiary Government Hospital Participants: One (1) Results: A 34-year-old lady with proptosis and secondary sinusitis due to a giant infected Haller cell was successfully treated by lateral rhinotomy approach and clearance of all diseased mucosa therein into the nasal cavity. Conclusion: Approach to diseased sinonasal structures via lateral rhinotomy is an alternative to endoscopic sinus surgery in the presence of an unusually large Haller cell. Keywords: Haller cell. proptosis. maxillary sinusitis. lateral rhinotomy.
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