CT sinus
The basic principles of the CT sinus examination.
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CT Sinus - Introduction
Read all about the anatomy and common normal variants of the paranasal sinuses on a CT sinus examination.
Some of the key topics are ostiomeatale complex, concha bullosa and sinusitis.
Prior to this module, it is wise to read the X-ray/CT Technique module.
This module consists of the components indication/technique, normal anatomy, checklist and pathology.
KEY TOPICS/TERMS:
- Sinus
- Conchae nasales
- Ostiomeatale complex
- Normal variants (for example; Agger nasi cell, concha bullosa)
- Sinusitis
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Literature: sources and author
Text & Illustrations
drs. A. van der Plas, MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+
Sources:
- Baert A. L., Sartor K., Maroldi R., Nicolai P. Medical Radiology – Diagnostic Imaging; Imaging in Treatment Planning for Sinonasal Diseases; ISBN 3-540-42383-4 Springer, 2005.
- Larheim T.A., Westesson P-L A. Maxillofacial Imaging; ISBN-10: 3540786856 Springer, 2006.
- Hoang JK, Eastwood JD, Tebbit CL, Glastonbury CM. Multiplanar sinus CT: a systematic approach to imaging before functional endoscopic sinus surgery. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2010;194(6):W527-36.
- Jenny K. Hoang1 Multiplanar Sinus CT: A Systematic Approach to Imaging Before Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
- H. Mulder Keel-, neus- en oorchirurgie. 2005.
- Rochita V Ramanan; Sinusitis Imaging. Medscape.
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