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[CAT-scan study of the prevalence of sinus disorders and anatomical variations in 196 children]

P Van der Veken, P A Clement, T Buisseret

    Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study reveals that pediatric rhinosinusitis, particularly maxillary sinusitis, is common in children. Sinus involvement decreases with age, but septal deviations increase significantly in older children.

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Pediatric Radiology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Rhinosinusitis is a common condition in children, often presenting with chronic rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and cough.
    • Understanding the developmental patterns of sinus involvement in pediatric rhinosinusitis is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and patterns of rhinosinusitis in developing sinuses of children using CT-scans.
    • To analyze the age-related changes in sinus involvement and associated anatomical variations.

    Main Methods:

    • Computed Tomography (CT) scans were utilized to examine the sinuses of 196 children aged 3 to 14 years.
    • Patients were categorized into six age groups to track developmental changes.
    • Data on maxillary, ethmoidal, sphenoidal, and frontal sinus involvement, as well as septal deviations and conchae variations, were collected and analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Maxillary sinus involvement was prevalent across all age groups, particularly in the youngest (63%) and oldest (65%) cohorts.
    • Ethmoidal and sphenoidal sinus involvement decreased with age, with sphenoidal involvement absent in the 13-14 year olds.
    • Frontal sinus involvement became significant around 7-8 years old, not exceeding 15%.
    • Septal deviations increased markedly with age, from 16% in the youngest to 72% in the oldest group.
    • Bullous conchae prevalence also showed an age-related increase.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric rhinosinusitis demonstrates distinct age-related patterns of sinus involvement, with maxillary sinusitis being persistent.
    • Anatomical variations like septal deviations and bullous conchae become more prevalent with age in children.
    • CT-scan imaging is effective in characterizing these developmental changes in pediatric rhinosinusitis.

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