Transpterygoid Approach to a Dermoid Cyst in Pterygopalatine Fossa
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2014 Objective To describe a case of dermoid cyst arising from the pterygopalatine fossa and review the literature. Methods We report a case of a 23-year-old man who suffered a car accident 2 years before otolaryngologic attendance.
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Improved Depiction of Pterygopalatine Fossa Anatomy Using Ultrahigh-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 7 Tesla [PDF]
The Scientific World Journal, 2012 Purpose. To study the anatomy of the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) using ultrahigh-resolution magnetic resonance imaging. Methods. A human cadaveric tissue block containing the pterygopalatine fossa was examined on a clinical 7-Tesla magnetic resonance ...
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Removal of a Maxillary Third Molar Displaced into Pterygopalatine Fossa via Intraoral Approach [PDF]
Case Reports in Dentistry, 2013 The removal of impacted maxillary third molars is one of the most common procedures performed in oral and maxillofacial surgery units with low rates of complications and morbidity.
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Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2012 Aspergillosis of the central nervous system (CNS) is an uncommon infection, mainly found in immunocompromised patients but rarely seen among immunocompetent patients.
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Treatments in sinonasal inverted papilloma malignancy invading the pterygopalatine fossa: A case report [PDF]
Science ProgressSinonasal inverted papilloma (SNIP) is less malignant and usually occur in the maxillary sinus. However, cases invading the pterygopalatine fossa are extremely rare.
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An Inflammatory Pseudotumor Arising from Pterygopalatine Fossa with Invasion to the Maxillary Sinus and Orbital Cavity [PDF]
Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2015 We report a patient who had an inflammatory pseudotumor (IPT) that invaded to the maxillary sinus and orbital cavity, with the left pterygopalatine fossa as the principal site; this is a very rare case.
Hidenori Yokoi +6 more
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Ultrasound-Guided Suprazygomatic Nerve Blocks to the Pterygopalatine Fossa: A Safe Procedure [PDF]
Pain Medicine, 2022 Fernanda J P Teixeira +2 more
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Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for a Pterygopalatine Fossa Hydatid Cyst. [PDF]
J Maxillofac Oral Surg, 2022 Background Cystic echinococcosis is a manifestation of a zoonosis caused by larvae of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and pterygopalatine fossa cases are extremely rare.
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Endoscopic Resection of Functional Paraganglioma of the Pterygopalatine Fossa: A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Rhinology, 2020 Functional paraganglioma is a rare tumor that secretes the catecholamine which is able to cause secondary hypertension. Surgical resection is the only curative treatment modality for this tumor, which can correct the secondary hypertension.
Jae Hyuk Choi, Eunkyu Lee, Sang Duk Hong
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Surgical Approach to Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis using Contrast Enhanced MRI as Roadmap
Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery, 2022 Introduction Increase in Mucormycosis cases following COVID-19 infection was major concern due to angio-invasive nature causing necrosis. Aggressive surgical resection is necessary to combat this infection. Identifying areas of involvement like orbit,
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