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Djorić I, Trivić A, Barna M, Milić I, Marković B, Valjarević S, Marinković S. Multidetector CT of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses Variations in 73 Patients. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:4653-4665. [PMID: 36742686 PMCID: PMC9895468 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-021-02940-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is very important in the diagnosis of pathological processes, planning of endoscopic surgery, and radiologic guiding techniques during certain operations. Observational study. Clinic of Neurosurgery, Institute and Department of Anatomy and Pathology, Clinic and Department for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine. Two heads with brains were serially cut in the axial and coronal planes. 73 individuals, who were enrolled among 1848 patients, underwent examination by multidetector computerized tomography. A nasal septal deviation was seen in 65.8%, and septal pneumatization in 11%. Superior concha pneumatization was observed in 1.4% of patients, middle concha bullosa in 30.2%, and its hypoplasia in 1.4%. The lamina papyracea dehiscence was also present in 1.4%. The uncinate process was absent in 1.4%, and it was pneumatized in 4.2%. Agger nasi cells were noticed in 34.3%, and Haller and Onodi cells in 20.7% each. The olfactory fossa was shallow in 9.7%, deep in 31.6%, and very deep in 58.9%. Absence of the frontal sinus was seen in 9.7%. The presellar type of the sphenoidal sinus was present in 11%, the sellar in 35.7%, and the postsellar in 53.5%. Hypoplasia of the maxillary sinus was revealed in 1.4%, and hyperpneumatization in 4.2%. The sinus floor was usually below the level (60.3%), at the same level (20.7%), or above the level of the nasal floor (19.2%). The bony septum within the sinus was seen in 52.1%. The presented data are of a great significance in order to avoid a misdiagnosis of the anatomic variations, to make a proper diagnosis of certain diseases, and for safe endonasal operations.
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- Igor Djorić
- Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Neurosurgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, Institute of Radiology, University of Belgrade, Dr. Kosta Todorović 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Pathology, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotić 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Clinic of Neurosurgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Dr. Kosta Todorović 4, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Sports and Physical Education, University of Belgrade, Blagoja Parovica 156, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology With Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Clinical Hospital Center Zemun, University of Belgrade, Vukova 9, 200140 Zemun, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotić 4/2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Tekes A, Palasis S, Durand DJ, Pruthi S, Booth TN, Desai NK, Jones JY, Kadom N, Lam HFS, Milla SS, Mirsky DM, Partap S, Robertson RL, Ryan ME, Saigal G, Setzen G, Soares BP, Trout AT, Whitehead MT, Karmazyn B. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Sinusitis-Child. J Am Coll Radiol 2018; 15:S403-S412. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2018.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Asthma is one of the most common diseases of the lung. Asthma manifests with common, although often subjective and nonspecific, imaging features at radiography and high-resolution computed tomography. The primary role of imaging is not to make a diagnosis of asthma but to identify complications, such as allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, or mimics of asthma, such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis. This article reviews the imaging features of asthma as well as common complications and mimics.
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- John Caleb Richards
- Department of Radiology, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Room K012f, Denver, CO 80206-2761, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Room K012f, Denver, CO 80206-2761, USA
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- Department of Radiology, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Room K012f, Denver, CO 80206-2761, USA
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- Department of Radiology, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Room K012f, Denver, CO 80206-2761, USA
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Vazifehkah S, Shams-Ardekani MR, Kamalinejad M, Saderhossein SM, Hosseini H, Shams SM, Abbassi S, Eghtesad S, Saedi B. Evaluation of a novel natural drop for treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps: a single blind randomized trial. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2016; 6:943-9. [PMID: 27218285 DOI: 10.1002/alr.21785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Revised: 01/21/2016] [Accepted: 02/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND The present study investigated the effectiveness of a Pimpinella anisum-based herbal medicine for treating chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) without polyps in comparison to fluticasone nasal spray, in a single-blinded randomized trial. METHODS Patients with CRS without nasal polyps were randomly assigned into 2 treatment groups: individuals in the first group (n = 26) received 2 drops of a P. anisum-based herbal medicine (Sinupim) in each nostril every 12 hours, while those in the second group (n = 22) received 2 puffs of fluticasone nasal spray in each nostril every 12 hours. Both groups used their designated treatments for 4 weeks. Patients were evaluated by the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) at the start of the trial and after the completion of their treatment. RESULTS Although both treatments were effective in reducing patients' symptoms, there were significantly better results in the Sinupim group based on the SNOT-22 evaluation. Mean changes in computed tomography (CT) scan scoring in Sinupim and fluticasone groups before and after treatment were 2.22 ± 2.94 and 0.76 ± 1.39, respectively, which was significant within both groups (p < 0.05). Postnasal drip and nasal obstruction were more significantly improved in the Sinupim group. CONCLUSION A P. anisum-based herbal medicine may be an effective treatment for sinusitis without polyps. However, its wide acceptance needs further investigation.
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- Shima Vazifehkah
- Department of Iranian Traditional Medicine, School of Iranian Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Clinical Trial Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Iranian Traditional Medicine, School of Iranian Traditional Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Leo G, Triulzi F, Incorvaia C. Sinus imaging for diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis in children. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 2013; 12:136-43. [PMID: 22297923 DOI: 10.1007/s11882-012-0244-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a relatively common disease in children but is often overlooked because at times the clinical symptoms are subtle and nonspecific. This makes imaging very important in the diagnosis. Among the different techniques, plain radiography has limited utility,whereas CT scan and MRI have a major role in evaluating the modifications caused by the disease. In particular, a CT scan provides higher resolution of bone and soft tissue and removes the overlapping structures that are present in conventional radiography. CT is recommended in isolated sphenoid sinusitis, is essential in diagnosing fungal sinusitis, and is the technique of choice when orbital complications are suspected. MRI allows investigation of not only the morphology of structures, but their intrinsic biophysical and biochemical properties, such as water content, cellular density, lipid or blood product deposits, and fibrosis. MRI allows better soft tissue differentiation and high spatial resolution images depicting fine details. When indicated, MRI with contrast gadolinium-based agents may better characterize the local disease extension or its diffusion beyond paranasal and nasal cavities and has excellent contrast resolution. A combination of CT and MRI is useful in cases of diagnostic difficulties,especially when complications are involved.
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- Gualtiero Leo
- Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Pathophysiology Unit, Buzzi Children’s Hospital, Istituti Clinici di Perfezionamento,Via Castelvetro 32,20154 Milan, Italy.
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Mehta V, Campeau NG, Kita H, Hagan JB. Blood and sputum eosinophil levels in asthma and their relationship to sinus computed tomographic findings. Mayo Clin Proc 2008; 83:671-8. [PMID: 18533084 PMCID: PMC2824564 DOI: 10.4065/83.6.671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship among blood and sputum eosinophil levels, sinus mucosal thickening, and osteitis in patients with asthma. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted an observational study of 201 patients with asthma who underwent sinus computed tomographic (CT) imaging and induced sputum analysis at Mayo Clinic's site in Rochester, MN, from November 1, 2000, through December 31, 2005. Sinus CT scans were reviewed by an investigator blinded to patients' identity and chart information (J.B.H.) to assess for mucosal thickening. Each scan was assigned a CT score based on the Lund-Mackay staging scale. Approximately 20% of the scans were reviewed at random by a radiologist (N.G.C.) to ensure quality control. Bone changes consistent with osteitis were ascertained from radiology reports. Lung function was measured, and sputum was analyzed by conventional methods. RESULTS Sinus CT scans revealed abnormalities in 136 (68%) of the 201 study patients. Severe mucosal thickening (CT score, > or = 12) was found in 60 patients (30%) and osteitis in 18 patients (9%). There was a positive correlation between CT scores and eosinophil levels in both peripheral blood (rho=0.45; 95% confidence interval, 0.33-0.56; P<.001) and induced sputum (rho=0.46; 95% confidence interval, 0.34-0.57; P<.001). Further, elevated blood and sputum eosinophil levels were associated with the presence of osteitis on CT scan and previous sinus surgery. CONCLUSION Blood and sputum eosinophil levels in patients with asthma are directly correlated with sinus mucosal thickening and are associated with osteitis, lending further support to the hypothesis that asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis are mediated by similar inflammatory processes.
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- Vinay Mehta
- Center for Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA
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Imaging technology has played a significant role in the diagnosis and management of sinonasal disorders. Plain sinus films are almost exclusively replaced by CT in the work-up for inflammatory sinus disease. MRI provides complementary information to CT in cases of sinonasal and skull-base neoplasms. The evolution of endoscopic surgical techniques for the paranasal sinuses and skull base is made possible by the parallel advancement of imaging technologies. Recent advances that are currently in clinical use have included multidetector row CT scanners and computer image-guidance systems for surgery. Three-dimensional CT angiography, image-guided CT-MR fusion, and intraoperative image-guidance are new techniques that are currently being evaluated. As imaging technology continues to advance, so does the capability to treat diseases beyond the sinuses and skull base with minimally invasive, endoscopic approaches.
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- Francis T K Ling
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Patients with advanced head and neck cancer are being treated with chemo-radiotherapy, and life is being prolonged, with or without persistent disease, for longer than was previously. Hypercalcaemia may present in patients with advanced or disseminated head and neck cancer, and, as such, these patients may present to a larger variety of clinicians for advice concerning their symptoms and illness. Modes of presentation of hypercalcaemia and treatment strategies are reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS There were previously few large series of head and neck cancer patients diagnosed with hypercalcaemia, which may or may not have been related to their cancer being treated. Investigations, by way of blood/serum calcium level, may identify such patients. Patients with cancer-related hypercalcaemia have a poor prognosis, but many may respond temporarily to treatment when offered, with an improvement of their quality of life and death. SUMMARY Hypercalcaemia should and must be considered in all patients who have or possibly have a diagnosis of a head and neck cancer and who present unwell with symptoms of fatigue, lethargy and somnolence. Investigation must include serum calcium (corrected for serum albumin binding) and parathyroid hormone level. Patients may be treated by a combination of rehydration and bisulphonate therapy until the serum calcium is reduced to a level below 3 mmol/l. The majority of patients diagnosed with hypercalcaemia due to head and neck malignancy die of their diseases in the short term, but some may enjoy a prolongation of life with reasonable quality if diagnosed and treated aggressively.
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- Patrick J Bradley
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
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