Paraffinoma – A Complication Caused by Nasal Packing following Sinus Surgery
A 55-year-old woman developed a swelling in the upper and lower lids of the right eye 7 weeks after endonasal sinus surgery with nasal packing. Histological examination showed a lipogranulomatous reaction of foreign body type caused by paraffin. We recommend avoidance of ointments containing paraffi...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Oto-rhino-laryngologia nova 2002, Vol.12 (3), p.156-158 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | A 55-year-old woman developed a swelling in the upper and lower lids of the right eye 7 weeks after endonasal sinus surgery with nasal packing. Histological examination showed a lipogranulomatous reaction of foreign body type caused by paraffin. We recommend avoidance of ointments containing paraffin in nasal packing after sinus surgery. |
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| ISSN: | 1014-8221 1423-0283 |
| DOI: | 10.1159/000072354 |