Mucoceles in the anterior clinoid location are exceptionally rare. They present with
visual failure and are often misdiagnosed as unilateral optic neuritis. Early recognition
with imaging studies and prompt surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Endoscopic
surgery achieves this with the least surgical trauma and hospitalization. We report
two cases of anterior clinoid mucocele that were treated successfully by endoscopic
surgery and also review its management.
Keywords
anterior clinoid process - mucocele - optic neuropathy - endoscopic sinus surgery