Imaging of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity: normal anatomy and clinically relevant anatomical variants

Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2009 Feb;30(1):2-16. doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2008.10.011.

Abstract

Anatomy is the foundation on which the understanding of pathological processes in radiology is based. This article describes the anatomy of the sinonasal region and the clinically relevant anatomical variants, highlighting the need for multiplanar reconstructions as a routine part of the examination when reviewing this region.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Nasal Cavity / diagnostic imaging*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*