[Radio-anatomy of the paranasal sinuses]

J Radiol. 2003 Jul-Aug;84(7-8 Pt 2):885-900.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The imaging anatomy of the paranasal sinuses presents some complexity. The paranasal sinuses develop within facial and cranial bones. They communicate with one another and with the nasal cavity. Knowledge of normal anatomy is mandatory for accurate diagnosis of sinonasal pathology. The most frequent anatomical variants should be identified to decrease surgical risks. CT is the main imaging modality for the evaluation of sinonasal pathology.

Learning objectives: to review the normal sinonasal anatomy and its frequent anatomical variants at CT imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Facial Bones / anatomy & histology
  • Facial Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Paranasal Sinuses / anatomy & histology
  • Paranasal Sinuses / diagnostic imaging*
  • Skull / anatomy & histology
  • Skull / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed