Sinonasal Disease
Computed tomography method of choice; nasendoscopic examination also important
Published in Clinical Oncology Week, February 24th, 2003
"We reviewed all paranasal CT scans in the ear nose and throat (ENT) and maxillofacial surgery departments in 1 year," wrote M. Rudralingam and colleagues, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
"Of these 372 scans, unilateral opacity of the maxillary sinus was seen in 20 cases. Neoplastic disease was diagnosed in six of these, four of which were malignant. We describe the cases of neoplastic disease, particularly features of the history, examination, and scans that should alert...
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