Pneumatization of the middle nasal turbinate: a CT study
Basić, N.; Basić, V.; Jelić, M.; Nikolić, V.; Jukić, T.; Hat, J.
Lijecnicki Vjesnik 120(7-8): 200-201
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-3477 PMID: 9919876 Document Number: 494386
Anatomic variations of the middle turbinate may be an important factor in the pathogenesis of inflammatory processes of the paranasal sinuses. A detailed analysis of coronal and axial plane CT scans of the paranasal sinuses obtained from 120 patients was performed. Paradoxical curve of the middle concha was detected in 24.2% of patients. Pneumatized middle turbinate was found in 42.5% and "true" concha bullosa in 8.3% of patients. Bilateral concha bullosa was found in 1.7% of patients.