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The nose and nasal vault
P J Vogelzang1, R W Babbel, H R Harnsberger
1Department of Radiology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City 84132.
Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MR
|December 1, 1991
Summary
This review covers nasal and nasal vault anatomy, focusing on sinonasal disease patterns. Understanding key anatomical areas aids in diagnosing inflammatory, congenital, and neoplastic sinonasal lesions.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Otolaryngology
- Anatomy
Background:
- The anatomy of the nose and nasal vault is crucial for interpreting sinonasal imaging.
- Specific anatomical areas, such as the osteomeatal complex (OMC) and sinusEvaluation Region (SER), are vital for understanding inflammatory sinonasal disease patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the anatomy of the nose and nasal vault as visualized by SSCT.
- To correlate anatomical knowledge with sinonasal disease patterns, including inflammatory, congenital, and neoplastic conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of relevant anatomical literature.
- Emphasis on features imaged with SSCT (Spiral CT).
Main Results:
- Detailed description of lateral wall anatomy, including the OMC and SER.
- Categorization of sinonasal lesions into inflammatory, congenital, benign, and malignant types.
- Highlighting characteristic imaging features distinguishing benign from malignant sinonasal masses.
Conclusions:
- Knowledge of nasal and sinonasal anatomy is essential for accurate diagnosis using SSCT.
- Understanding specific anatomical landmarks aids in identifying obstructive patterns in inflammatory sinonasal disease.
- Characteristic imaging findings help differentiate various sinonasal pathologies, from congenital anomalies to tumors.