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Antrolithiasis: a retrospective study.

Meltem Nass Duce1, Derya Umit Talas, Caner Ozer

  • 1Department of Radiology, Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, TR-33079 Mersin, Turkey. mnduce@mersin.edu.tr

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|September 6, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study found three cases of antroliths, which are rare calcium oxalate stones in the maxillary sinus, associated with sinusitis. Antrolithiasis should be considered in persistent sinusitis cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Computed tomography (CT) is a key imaging modality for paranasal sinus evaluation.
  • Antroliths are rare calcifications within the maxillary sinus, often presenting diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review of 1957 paranasal sinus CT scans identified three cases of antroliths.
  • All identified antroliths were located in the left maxillary sinus and associated with sinusitis.

Findings:

  • Chemical analysis confirmed the antrolith composition as calcium oxalate.
  • The study identified only 25 previously reported cases of true antrolithiasis in the literature.

Implications:

  • Antrolithiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of refractory sinusitis.

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  • Radiological and clinical features of antroliths warrant careful evaluation for accurate diagnosis and management.