Extensive complex odontoma in the maxillary sinus: An uncommon presentation as a cause of chronic sinusitis

Authors

  • Cyntia Carvalho Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Diego Costa Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Lélia Queiroz Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • José Amaral Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
  • Adriano Germano Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Keywords:

Complex odontoma, odontogenic tumour, maxillary sinus

Abstract

Purpose: This study reports a case of a extensive odontoma causing maxillary sinusitis. Case description: A 25-year-old man at clinical examination revealed discrete facial asymmetry and exposure of the lesion in the oral cavity. Imaging exams showed the presence of a well-defined radiopaque mass in the left maxilla, measuring approximately 7 cm and was intimately associated with the maxillary sinus and oral cavity. The mass was excised through an intraoral access under general anesthesia in the hospital and sent for histopathology, which was diagnosed as complex odontoma. The patient is under clinical follow-up and shows no signs of maxillary sinusitis and no oral sinus fistula. Conclusion: The odontoma is a common injury in clinical dentistry, but in some aggressive cases may cause sequelae in the patient, thus, caution the dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Author Biographies

Cyntia Carvalho, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

DDS, Postgraduate Student, Department of Oral Pathology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil

Diego Costa, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

DDS, Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil

Lélia Queiroz, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

DDS, PhD, Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil

José Amaral, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

DDS, PhD, Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil

Adriano Germano, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

DDS, PhD, Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil

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Published

2011-01-28

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Case Report

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