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Question: Headache and sever dry cough since 2 days, a digital x-ray was recommended and the radiologist findings were the maxillary sinuses are partially obscured by the petrous bone, the paranasal sinuses are clear to the extent visualized, no deviated nasal septum is noted, An oval sclerotic density is seen just superior to the right frontal sinus
Brief Answer:
It is due to oblique position of patient on X-ray table.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings may suggest that maxillary sinuses are not properly visualized in PNS X-ray.
This is a common problem in PNS X-ray and it is due to oblique position of the patient on the X-ray table.
Ideally,Patient should be in mid line and slight tilt of patient may cause such problem.
You may need CT scan of PNS if it is clinically indicated or repeat X-ray of PNS can also be done.
An oval sclerotic density is seen just superior to the right frontal sinus is an incidental finding and it is not concerning.It may be bony island,osteoma etc.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It is due to oblique position of patient on X-ray table.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings may suggest that maxillary sinuses are not properly visualized in PNS X-ray.
This is a common problem in PNS X-ray and it is due to oblique position of the patient on the X-ray table.
Ideally,Patient should be in mid line and slight tilt of patient may cause such problem.
You may need CT scan of PNS if it is clinically indicated or repeat X-ray of PNS can also be done.
An oval sclerotic density is seen just superior to the right frontal sinus is an incidental finding and it is not concerning.It may be bony island,osteoma etc.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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