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Anatomical variants of ethmoid bone on multidetector CT

Authors: Daniele Gibelli, Michaela Cellina, Stefano Gibelli, Annalisa Cappella, Antonio Giancarlo Oliva, Giovanni Termine, Chiarella Sforza

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 11/2018

Abstract

Anatomical variants of the ethmoid bone have a special importance in several fields, especially in otolaryngology; a precise understanding of the complex anatomy and anatomic variations of the ethmoid bone is crucial for radiological diagnosis of paranasal pathology and for surgical work-up in order to avoid potential complications. The present study aims at helping general radiologists to become familiar with the most common forms of ethmoid anatomical variants and their clinical relevance.

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Title: Anatomical variants of ethmoid bone on multidetector CT
Authors: Daniele Gibelli
Michaela Cellina
Stefano Gibelli
Annalisa Cappella
Antonio Giancarlo Oliva
Giovanni Termine
Chiarella Sforza
Publication date: 01-11-2018
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 11/2018
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-018-2057-6

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