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Mucosal thickening on sinus X-rays and its significance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Paul S. Wilson  and
Mark Grocutt
Paul S. Wilson*
Affiliation:
Birmingham
Mark Grocutt
Affiliation:
Birmingham
*
P. S. Wilson, F.R.C.S., ENT Department, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham
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Abstract

Mucosal thickening is commonly seen on X-rays of the paranasal sinuses taken in the ENT department. This sometimes leads to a sinus washout, which is clear, even though the X-rays were strongly suggestive of disease.

This paper examines the prevalence of sinus X-ray anomalies in a general population, having facial X-rays for conditions other than possible sinus disease. The study suggests that up to 50 per cent of the socalled normal population may have sinus X-ray appearances consistent with sinus disease, and this may partly explain clear returns on sinus washout.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 9 , September 1990 , pp. 694 - 695
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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