Ethmoid hematoma
Ethmoid hematoma is a progressive and locally destructive disease of
The hematoma usually extends into the nasal passage. A growing hematoma causes pressure
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of the condition is best suited to
Treatment
Treatment most commonly involves the removal of the complete lesion during a single procedure, via the frontonasal bone flaps; recurrence is likely. Ablation treatment with an Nd:YAG laser looks to be a possibility for permanent removal.
Some success has been seen using intralesional injections of
Prognosis
Prognosis for this condition varies according to extent of the hematoma, but is normally fairly good. Smaller hematomas carry a 99% chance of full recovery, with larger ones carrying a recovery rate ranging from 80 to 90%. Occasional epistaxis may follow the surgery, but this is temporary and should subside within 2 to 3 weeks after surgery.
See also
References
- ^ "Ethmoid Hematoma". The Merck Veterinary Manual. 2014. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
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