Frontal Sinus Epidermoid Cyst: A Rare Clinical Entity With Diagnostic Challenges and Surgical Considerations-A Case Report.

ABSTRACT: Epidermoid cysts are rare lesions in the frontal sinus, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms such as headaches and localized swelling. These factors can complicate diagnosis and management. This report describes an epidermoid cyst that was initially suspected to be a malignant mass due to the erosion of the anterior wall and the sclerotic nature of the lateral wall, which had extended toward the orbit. This conclusion is supported by the observation that its pressure has pushed the eye downward, suggesting a primary origin in the frontal sinus rather than the orbit. We present a case of a 21-year-old woman who had a 2-year history of right periorbital swelling and intermittent headaches. Imaging studies revealed a lesion in the right frontal sinus, and surgical intervention resulted

SUBMITTER: Firouzifar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12436175 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature