1987年4月1日 · To distinguish opacification owing to inflammatory conditions (sinusitis) from that caused by nasomaxillary malignancy, computed tomography scans in 24 proved cases of sinusitis or tumor were reviewed for features related to sinus size, wall …

2023年11月18日 · Understanding sinus opacification through imaging is crucial in comprehending the condition’s impact on sinus health. This article will discuss the meaning of opacification in sinus imaging, its origins, effects, and how medical imaging aids in diagnosis and treatment.

2021年5月7日 · What does opacification of the sinuses mean? Inflammation. Sinonasal inflammatory disease with sinus ostial obstruction is a very common cause of an opacified paranasal sinus. An air-fluid level suggests acute sinusitis; in chronic sinus disease, one may see mucosal thickening and sclerosis of the bony sinus walls. Is opacification of sinus bad?

2024年12月8日 · Opacification in the maxillary sinus refers to a radiological finding on imaging studies (e.g., CT scan) that indicates a loss of air within the maxillary sinus, resulting in its appearance as an opaque or “white” area.

2017年7月27日 · The maxillary sinus is the cavity behind your cheeks, very close to your nose 1. When a CT scan is taken of the head, the sinuses should show up black since they are cavities. When the area shows up white or gray, it is called opaque or opacification of the sinus.

2025年2月10日 · The high position of the maxillary sinus ostium can lead to drainage issues, especially if obstructed by anatomical abnormalities. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is often recommended to promote effective drainage. Ethmoid. The ethmoid sinuses, a complex network of air cells between the eyes, are prone to opacification due to their ...

2002年11月15日 · Although air-fluid levels and complete opacification of a sinus are more specific for sinusitis, they are only seen in 60 percent of cases. Noncontrast coronal computed tomographic (CT) images...

Sinonasal inflammatory disease with sinus ostial obstruction is a very common cause of an opacified paranasal sinus. However, there is a differential for an opacified paranasal sinus (Table 1).

2022年6月14日 · CT scans are minimally-invasive and can accurately help doctors diagnose nose and sinus issues. Keep reading to know what we look for in a CT scan of the sinuses. 1. Deviated Septum. The nasal septum has cartilage and bone that divide your nose's nasal cavity in two.

2021年9月28日 · Hyperattenuating paranasal sinus opacification can arise in a number of situations: fungal sinus disease; inspissated secretions; acute hemorrhage into sinus (hemosinus) Differential diagnosis. In some situations can consider early calcification within the sinus - intrasinus calcification.