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  • Otolaryngology
  • Radiology
  • Anatomy

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  • Maxillary sinus hypoplasia (MSH) is an infrequent congenital abnormality of the paranasal sinuses.
  • It often co-occurs with other anatomical variations, particularly affecting the uncinate process and infundibular passage.
  • Understanding MSH is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics and classification of maxillary sinus hypoplasia.
  • To highlight the role of computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing MSH and associated anomalies.
  • To emphasize the complementary nature of CT and endoscopic examinations in MSH diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical cases diagnosed with MSH.
  • Analysis of computed tomography (CT) scans to identify sinus morphology and associated anatomical variations.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with clinical presentation and endoscopic observations.

Main Results:

  • MSH is classified into three types based on severity: Type 1 (mild), Type 2 (significant with narrowed infundibulum/uncinate process involvement), and Type 3 (cleft-like with absent uncinate process).
  • CT scans effectively visualize MSH and associated anomalies like uncinate process hypoplasia.
  • Endoscopic examination provides complementary diagnostic information.

Conclusions:

  • Maxillary sinus hypoplasia presents with distinct variations and associated anatomical abnormalities.
  • Computed tomography is essential for diagnosing MSH and its related conditions.
  • A combined approach using CT and endoscopy offers comprehensive diagnostic accuracy for MSH.