PRIMARY EXTRACRANIAL MENINGIOMA OF THE SPHENOID SINUS: A HIDDEN MENAC

Abstract

Extracranial meningioma are infrequent tumours. Here we are discussing a case of 40 years old male patient who came with chief complain of gradually increasing nasal obstruction for 5 years. Right sided facial swelling, anosmia and post nasal drip for 2 years. MRI and CT scan showed soft tissue mass occupying sphenoid sinus, maxilla and infratemporal fossa. Preoprative biopsy was consistent with meningioma. Mass was removed via combine (external and endoscopic) approach. On follow up 6 month postoperatively, patient was disease free.

Keywords: Extracranial, Meningioma, Sphenoid sinus