title: A practical approach to the imaging interpretation of sphenoid sinus pathology.
abstract: The goal of this article is to provide a practical approach to the imaging interpretation of sphenoid sinus pathology. Basic anatomy and physiology is reviewed first. This is followed by a discussion of the imaging modalities used to evaluate the sphenoid sinuses and how to differentiate a benign from an aggressive lesion. Finally, disease entities are discussed, with attention to clinical presentation, expected imaging appearance, and treatment. Although the focus is on sphenoid sinus pathology, the concepts presented can be applied to interpretation of disease in any paranasal sinus.
authors: Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC. Electronic address: michael.c.burke.85@gmail.com.
authors: Michael Charles
authors: MC
authors: Burke
authors: Neuroradiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC; Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.
authors: Reza
authors: R
authors: Taheri
authors: Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.
authors: Roger
authors: R
authors: Bhojwani
authors: Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC; Endoscopic Pituitary and Anterior Skull Base Surgery, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC; Surgery and Neurologic Surgery, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.
authors: Ameet
authors: A
authors: Singh
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000473:pathology*