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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2022; 10(32): 12007-12014
Published online Nov 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i32.12007
Endoscopic nasal surgery for mucocele and pyogenic mucocele of turbinate: Three case reports
Shu-Juan Sun, Ai-Ping Chen, Yu-Zhu Wan, Hong-Zhi Ji
Shu-Juan Sun, Ai-Ping Chen, Yu-Zhu Wan, Hong-Zhi Ji, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Sun SJ, Chen AP analyzed the data and drafted the manuscript; Sun SJ, Chen AP, Wan YZ, Ji HZ participated in the treatment of this patient; Chen AP supervised the treatment and finally decided on the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ai-Ping Chen, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, No. 4 Duanxing West Road, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China. apcmail@126.com
Received: August 3, 2022
Peer-review started: August 3, 2022
First decision: September 5, 2022
Revised: September 18, 2022
Accepted: October 20, 2022
Article in press: October 20, 2022
Published online: November 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Herein, we reported three cases of turbinate and pyogenic mucocele, including their clinical presentation, imaging findings, and treatment approach. Concha bullosa was the basis of turbinate and pyogenic mucocele. In our study, nasal obstruction and headaches were the most commonly reported symptoms, which was consistent with previous studies. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are essential for the accurate diagnosis of turbinate mucocele. Surgical removal of turbinate mucocele and pyogenic mucocele is the recommended procedure.