Giant frontal sinus mucocele mimicked a primary brain tumor: A case report.

INTRODUCTION

Frontal sinus mucoceles commonly manifest with orbital complications. Intracranial complications, though rare, are significant in the differential diagnosis. Tumefactive and giant mucoceles can resemble intracranial tumors.

CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 24-year-old male patient who initially presented to our institution after experiencing a single generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Initial imaging revealed large masses in both frontal lobes. Surgical intervention revealed mucoceles originating from the frontal and paranasal sinuses.

DISCUSSION: Mucoceles are often misdiagnosed due to the wide variety of symptoms they can present. In particular, the tumefactive type of mucoceles can present brain tumors both clinically and radiologically.

CONCLUSION

Mucoceles can manifest as tumefactive lesions, mimicking intracranial masses, and may present as perplexing neurological conditions.