CT sinus
The basic principles of the CT sinus examination.
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Pathology
Sinusitis
Because of the close association between the nose and the paranasal sinuses, persistent infection of the nasal mucosa (rhinitis) may spread through the mucosa to the paranasal sinus and cause sinusitis. Obstruction of the drainage passage secondary to mucosal swelling makes the sinus an attractive substrate for bacteria (fig. 12).
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Literature: sources and author
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drs. A. van der Plas, MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+
Sources:
- Baert A. L., Sartor K., Maroldi R., Nicolai P. Medical Radiology – Diagnostic Imaging; Imaging in Treatment Planning for Sinonasal Diseases; ISBN 3-540-42383-4 Springer, 2005.
- Larheim T.A., Westesson P-L A. Maxillofacial Imaging; ISBN-10: 3540786856 Springer, 2006.
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