Maxillary sinusitis

Case contributed by Aditya Shetty
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

k/c/o of sinusitis ; chronic h/o of headache

Patient Data

Age: 30
Gender: Female
x-ray

Opacification of the left maxillary sinus is noted.

Rest of the visualized sinuses appear normal

Nasal septum appears normal

Case Discussion

Case of maxillary sinusitis (acute on chronic).

X-ray skull is not routinely carried out nowadays after the advancements in CT.

CT PNS is usually advised for evaluation of paranasal sinuses.

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