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Imaging of the Paranasal Sinuses: Plain-Film Radiography, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Diseases of the Sinuses

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Conventional radiology, computed tomography (CT) including three-dimensional imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used for imaging evaluation of acute and chronic inflammatory, neoplastic pathological conditions of sinonasal cavities. CT and tissue characterization of MRI alone and together can be used to improve the use of the cross-sectional imaging technologies for the diagnosis as well as medical and surgical management of sinonasal diseases. In keeping with the purpose of this textbook, acute and chronic sinusitis, sinonasal polyposis, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, mycotic rhinosinusitis, granulomatous, and silent sinus disease will be discussed. Diseases of the sinuses frequently involve the orbit and, at times, the intracranial space. Imaging findings reflect the extent of inflammatory sinonasal disease and help define any associated orbit and cranial complications. Both CT and MR imaging play an important role in the evaluation of inflammatory and neoplastic sinonasal diseases.

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The authors wish to acknowledge the contribution of Mrs. Mary Kale and Ms. Brenda Guzman for the preparation of the manuscript.

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    Mahmood F. Mafee MD, FACR & Nikdokht Farid MD

  2. Department of Radiology, ANOC Neuroscience and Orthopaedic Center, Lot 2.02, East Wing, Second Floor, Menara BRDB, Kuala Lumpur, 59000, Malaysia

    Wei Yen Lim MBBS (Master of Radiology)

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Mafee, M.F., Farid, N., Lim, W.Y. (2014). Imaging of the Paranasal Sinuses: Plain-Film Radiography, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. In: Chang, C., Incaudo, G., Gershwin, M. (eds) Diseases of the Sinuses. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0265-1_17

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