{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Spontaneous sphenoid sinus meningocele with associated amenorrhea and headache: illustrative case.
{Author}: Franklin D;Yamani AS;Boyke AE;Menaker SA;Tang D;Mamelak AN;
{Journal}: J Neurosurg Case Lessons
{Volume}: 7
{Issue}: 7
{Year}: 2024 Feb 12
暂无{DOI}: 10.3171/CASE23700
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Developmental meningoceles of the sphenoid sinus are uncommon. When encountered, they are often associated with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>The authors present the case of a 27-year-old female with a large meningocele eroding through the sella turcica and sphenoid sinus into the nasopharynx. The patient presented with intractable headaches and amenorrhea without CSF rhinorrhea.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The patient underwent an endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal reduction of the meningocele with reelevation of the pituitary gland and skull base reconstruction with abdominal fat graft and nasoseptal flap.