True about Nasopharyngeal bursitis
THORNWALDT’S BURSITIS
Cystic and fluctuant swelling in the posterior wall of nasopharynx- Thornwaldt’s bursitis
• CLINICAL FEATURES:
• Persistent postnasal discharge with crusting
in the nasopharynx.
• Nasal obstruction due to swelling in the
nasopharynx.
Obstruction to eustachian tube and serous
otitis media.
• Dull type of occipital headache.
• Recurrent sore throat.
• Low-grade fever
• Examination would reveal cystic and fluctuant
swelling in posterior wall of nasopharynx.
. TREATMENT: Antibiotics are given to treat
infection and marsupialization of the cystic
swelling and adequate removal of its lining
membrane.