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Isolated sphenoid sinus opacifications (ISSOs) are clinically important because they can lead to serious complications. However, some patients with ISSOs are asymptomatic, and not all patients are properly referred to the otolaryngology department.
3 sie 2015 · Sinonasal inflammatory disease with sinus ostial obstruction is a very common cause of an opacified paranasal sinus. However, there is a differential for an opacified paranasal sinus (Table 1). This article will present the typical appearances of these entities and demonstrate the benefit of a systematic approach in the evaluation of an ...
7 cze 2021 · ISSOs are defined as unilateral sphenoid sinus disease with no disease in other sinuses. ISSOs encompasses multiple conditions, including inflammation, fungal disease, and tumors.
Rhinosinusitis is defined as inflammation of the nose and the paranasal sinuses characterized by clinical symptoms of either nasal obstruction or nasal discharge at times accompanied by facial pain or loss of smell. Endoscopic findings may reveal nasal polyposis or mucopurulent discharge or mucosal obstruction of the meatus.
2 mar 2023 · The CT findings suggestive of sinusitis are sinus opacification, air-fluid levels, sinus wall displacement, and 4 mm or greater mucosal thickening. Culture and biopsy are indicated for chronic bacterial and fungal sinusitis [6] .
Possible findings in acute sinusitis include mucosal thickening, air-fluid levels, and complete opacification of the involved sinus. The role of imaging in acute sinusitis is controversial, and...
