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A 55-year-old woman presented with a 5–6 month history of focal right frontal pressure that was partially relieved with over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics. She had mild issues with nasal congestion and obstruction; however, she denied discolored nasal discharge or significant problems with her sense of smell. She was evaluated for migraines by a neurologist who ordered an MRI, and this MRI revealed a right frontal sinus osseous lesion that was associated with post-obstructive secretions. She had been treated with antibiotics and steroids by her primary care doctor as well as two otolaryngologists. Each otolaryngologist recommended surgery, but recommended a rhinologist perform the procedure.
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Welch, K.C. (2022). A Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Following Endoscopic Resection of a Frontal Sinus Osteoma. In: Chandra, R.K., Welch, K.C. (eds) Lessons Learned from Rhinologic Procedure Complications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75323-8_13
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