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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Sinus disease is a frequent diagnosis in acute care settings.
  • Imaging is crucial for sinusitis diagnosis, etiology identification, and complication assessment.
  • Recognizing mimics of rhinosinusitis is vital for appropriate patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common sinus diseases encountered in emergency settings.
  • To discuss imaging modalities for diagnosing sinusitis and its complications.
  • To highlight aggressive sinus disease forms and clinical/imaging mimics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of sinus disease presentations in the acute care setting.
  • Discussion of imaging techniques including contrast-enhanced CT and MRI.
  • Emphasis on radiologist's role in identifying complications and mimics.

Main Results:

  • Imaging supports sinusitis diagnosis and identifies intracranial/extracranial complications.
  • Contrast-enhanced CT/MRI are indicated for complicated rhinosinusitis.
  • Familiarity with risk factors for aggressive sinus disease (e.g., invasive fungal sinusitis) is essential.

Conclusions:

  • Radiologists are key in diagnosing sinus disease, its complications, and mimics.
  • Prompt recognition of aggressive sinus disease and mimics ensures appropriate management.
  • This review provides a guide for emergency setting sinus disease evaluation.