REVEALING SINONASAL ANOMALIES ON CT: INSIGHTS INTO SINUSITIS SYMPTOMS

Dr. Kona Surya Venkata Ashok Kumar , Dr. Allu Rajesh , Dr. B Kranthi Abhishek , Dr. B. Sridhar , Dr. G. S. Kejiriwal

Anatomical variations, CT scan, Facial pain, Nasal obstruction, Sinonasal region, Sinusitis, Rhinorrhea

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to ascertain the frequency of anatomical variants within the sinonasal region and their association with sinusitis symptoms. Methods: Conducted between October 2023 and April 2024 at the Radiology Department of Maharajah’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Nellimarla, Vizianagaram, the study enrolled 50 symptomatic sinusitis subjects aged 18-60 years for computed tomography (CT) scans of the paranasal sinuses. CT scans were examined for nasal septum, turbinates, uncinate process, ethmoid air cells, and other anatomical variations, correlating them with sinusitis symptoms. Results: Among the 50 subjects, 34 were male and 16 were female, with a mean age of 42.68±18.22 years. The most prevalent anatomical variants were agger nasi cells (64%), deviated nasal septum (56%), and concha bullosa (46%). A statistically significant correlation was found between bilateral agger nasi cells and nasal obstruction (p=0.017, ρ= -0.336). Conclusion: The sinonasal region's anatomy is intricate, and anatomical variations can impede sinus mucociliary drainage, leading to patient discomfort. Therefore, given the variability of sinonasal anatomy, CT of the paranasal sinuses is recommended for all patients to prevent surgical complications.

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"REVEALING SINONASAL ANOMALIES ON CT: INSIGHTS INTO SINUSITIS SYMPTOMS", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 5, page no.1141 - 1149, May-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2405150.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 5, May-2024

Pages : 1141 - 1149

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_211433

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2405150

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Research Area: Medical Science

Country: Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

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