An Unusual Maxillary Sinus Foreign Body and Its Endoscopic Assisted Removal

R. V. Nataraj^*, Mohan Jagade, Reshma Chavan, Rajesh Kar, Madhavi Pandare, Kartik Parelkar, Arpita Singhal, Kiran Kulsange

Department of Ear, Nose & Throat and Head & Neck Surgery, Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai, India.

DOI: 10.4236/ijohns.2015.41007                

Abstract

Foreign bodies in maxillary sinuses are uncommon. But the incidence is on a rise. Herewith we present a case of foreign bodies (glass pieces) in left maxillary sinus and bilateral nasolacrimal ducts, which is managed endoscopically.

Keywords

Maxillary Sinus, Foreign Body, Endoscopic Approach

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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