The first eletrocnic Journal of Otolaryngology in the world
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Year: 2021  Vol. 25   Num. 2  - Apr/June - (17º)
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1709986
Section: Original Article
 
Proptosis in Otorhinolaryngology: An Overview
Author(s):
Novshaba Nazeer, Phani Bhushan Ivaturi
Key words:
proptosis - orbit - Graves'disease - ethmoid
Abstract:

Introduction Ear, nose and throat (ENT)pathologies can present with proptosis as the early manifestation. The majority of ENT pathologies present with ocular manifestations, due to close anatomical relationship. Objective To study proptosis in ENT disorders in terms of etiology, pathogenesis, and management. Methods The present article is a prospective study conducted at a tertiary care center, in Telangana, India. Patients presenting with proptosis secondary to ENT disorders were thoroughly evaluated and subjected to surgical exploration after providing a signed informed consent. Results Sixty cases of proptosis secondary to ENT disorders have been reported. The most common cause was sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma followed by juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma and allergic fungal rhinosinusitis. Conclusion Many ENT disorders can present with proptosis. Proptosis needs to be evaluated completely for proper management and to limit the morbidity associated with it.

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