Difference between revisions of "CT scan findings in Atrophic rhinitis"
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| + | 5. Presence of crusts could distort CT findings. It is hence always better to remove crusts before submitting the Patient to CT imaging | ||
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| + | Atr_rhinits1.jpg|Coronal CT image of a patient with Atrophic Rhinitis | ||
| + | Atro_rhintis2.jpg|Axial CT image of a patient with Atrophic Rhinitis | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:13, 28 November 2018
1. Roomy Nasal cavities
2. Bowing of the lateral nasal wall
3. Mucoperiosteal thickening of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
4. Loss of definition of osteomeatal complex secondary to bone resorption of ethmoidal bulla and uncinate process
5. Presence of crusts could distort CT findings. It is hence always better to remove crusts before submitting the Patient to CT imaging
Coronal CT image of a patient with Atrophic Rhinitis
Axial CT image of a patient with Atrophic Rhinitis
