title: Computed tomography of the face and paranasal sinuses: Part II. Abnormal anatomy and pathologic conditions.
abstract: Computerized tomography is extremely useful in delineating abnormal anatomy and pathologic conditions of the face and paranasal sinuses. The familiarity with normal anatomy is essential. Expert interpretation of CT scanning allows superior diagnosis of and treatment planning for lesions of the face and paranasal sinuses.
mesh_terms: D005147:Facial Bones / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012886:Skull / Q000002:abnormalities*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed