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[X-ray anatomy of the maxillary sinuses]
Arkhiv Anatomii, Gistologii I Embriologii
|June 1, 1976
Summary
Maxillary sinuses in adults are typically irregular pyramids, rarely rounded. Standard skull X-rays show only parts of the sinus walls, requiring special views for full assessment.
Area of Science:
- Anatomical imaging
- Radiology
- Maxillofacial anatomy
Background:
- Maxillary sinuses are crucial anatomical structures.
- Understanding their morphology is vital for diagnosis and treatment.
- Previous studies have utilized various imaging techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the typical shape and size of adult maxillary sinuses.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of standard roentgenography versus specialized techniques for visualizing sinus walls.
Main Methods:
- Complex roentgenological investigation.
- Examination of 12 cranial anatomical preparations.
- Analysis of 100 isolated maxillary bones.
- Utilized multiplane roentgenography and artificial contrasting of the antrum of Highmore.
Main Results:
- Adult maxillary sinuses predominantly exhibit an irregular truncated pyramid shape (96%).
- A rounded shape is rarely observed.
- Standard cranial roentgenograms provide limited visualization of the osseous walls of the maxillary sinuses.
- Special spot-films are essential for comprehensive evaluation of the entire sinus wall length.
Conclusions:
- The irregular truncated pyramid is the predominant morphology of adult maxillary sinuses.
- Standard radiography is insufficient for complete assessment of maxillary sinus walls.
- Specialized imaging techniques are recommended for detailed analysis of sinus wall integrity.