paranasal sinuses


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par·a·na·sal si·nus·es

n., pl. senos paranasales, cualquiera de las cavidades aéreas en los huesos adyacentes a la cavidad nasal;
___ radiography → radiografía total de los senos nasales.
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CT scan of paranasal sinuses play a key role in the preoperative evaluation of patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgeries (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (Rozyo-Kalinowska et al., 2003).
The Incidence of Sinus Crista Galli in Children and Adults. A Computerized Tomography Study/La Incidencia del Sinus Crista Galli en Ninos y Adultos. Un Estudio de Tomografia Computarizada
Two experienced radiologists reviewed the paranasal sinuses independently and in a blinded manner for the clinical data of the patients.
Season, Age and Sex-Related Differences in Incidental Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings of Paranasal Sinuses in Adults
Computed tomography (CT) of the paranasal sinuses revealed an extensive osteoma of the left ethmoid sinus and left nasal passage (figure, B).
Endoscopic view of a sinonasal osteoma
Paranasal sinuses are hollow spaces in few bones of the skull.
RESULTS OF IRRIGATION OF MAXILLARY SINUS WITH METRONIDAZOLE AFTER ANTRAL WASHOUT IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC MAXILLARY SINUSITIS
Divided into brief study units, this textbook introduces the main concepts in otorhinolaryngology, covering the anatomy, physiology, and immunology of the nose, paranasal sinuses, and face, diagnostic evaluation of the nose and paranasal sinuses, and specific diseases; the anatomy, physiology, examination, and conditions of the oral cavity and pharynx, ear, facial nerve, lateral skull base, external neck, larynx, and trachea; and hearing, voice, and speech and language disorders.
Basic Otorhinolaryngology: A Step-by-Step Learning Guide, 2nd Edition
Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNEC) is a rare disease of nose and paranasal sinuses. In contrast to other regions SCNEC of this region has been reported to be recurrent and locally aggressive.
Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of nose and paranasal sinuses: The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital experience and review of literature
Paranasal sinuses are a complex anatomic area, surrounding important structures such as the orbit and skull base.
Metastasis to Paranasal Sinuses from Carcinoma of Prostate: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature
Introduction of foreign bodies to the paranasal sinuses may occur through a variety of traumatic or iatrogenic events.
An Unusual Pediatric Case of Allen Key Penetrating Trauma in Maxillofacial Region
Because the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are very close to the base of the skull, bone defects and dural tears that may cause some intracranial complications (such as rhinorrhea, meningitis, vascular injury with subarachnoid hemorrhage, and optic nerve injury) may occur during endoscopic paranasal sinus surgery (4).
Tension Pneumocephalus after Endoscopic Paranasal Sinus Surgery
Paranasal sinuses (PNS) diseases are the major health problems in Indian population.
Prospective study to compare clinical, X-ray and computed tomography findings in various paranasal sinus pathologies
Osteomas of the paranasal sinuses are benign lesions of osseous origin, often incidentally found by computed tomography (CT) scanning.
Solitary Osteoma within the Cavity of a Pneumatized Middle Turbinate
Diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses are important from the medical as well as from the socioeconomic point of view [1].
Reduction of Radiation Dosage in Visualization of Paranasal Sinuses in Daily Routine

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