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Technician Session

Neurology

Technician Case Report: Bilateral Frontal Sinus Mucocele in the Canine Companion

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

1:25 PM – 1:50 PM CT

Location: ACC 4ABC

CE: .5

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Primary Presenter(s)

Lillian Carranza, LVMT

Neurology Veterinary Technician
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

A frontal sinus mucocele is a cyst-like sac within the frontal sinus filled with mucus. Causes include, obstruction, malformation, or most commonly, trauma. Although frequently seen in human medicine, this is a rare condition is rare in veterinary medicine. This case report details the diagnostic and innovative surgical approach used to diagnosis and treat a canine patient with this disorder.

Learning Objectives:

understand what a frontal sinus mucocele is.
understand the diagnostic approach.
learn appropriate treatment of a frontal sinus mucocele.