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Flying through congested airspaces: imaging of chronic rhinosinusitis

Authors: Davide Farina, Marco Ravanelli, Andrea Borghesi, Roberto Maroldi

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 3/2010

Abstract

The complex regional anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses makes the interpretation of imaging studies of these structures intimidating to many radiologists. This paper aims to provide a key to interpretation by presenting a simplified approach to the functional anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and their most common (and most relevant) variants. This knowledge is basic for the full understanding of chronic rhinosinusitis and its computed tomography (CT) patterns. As fungal infections may be observed in the setting of chronic rhinosinusitis, these are also discussed. Chronic sinus inflammation produces bone changes, clearly depicted on CT images. Finally, clues to suspecting neoplastic lesions underlying inflammatory sinus conditions are provided.

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Title: Flying through congested airspaces: imaging of chronic rhinosinusitis
Authors: Davide Farina
Marco Ravanelli
Andrea Borghesi
Roberto Maroldi
Publication date: 01-07-2010
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Insights into Imaging / Issue 3/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-010-0030-y

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