Paranasal sinus radiography.
Infections of the paranasal sinuses are often seen in the Emergency Department. The use of plain film radiography is a safe and rapid way to confirm the diagnosis of such an infection. This article reviews the paranasal anatomy and appearance of non-neoplastic paranasal sinus diseases on plain films.
MacLeod
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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
D002648:Child; D004635:Emergency Medicine; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging