Hyperattenuating paranasal sinus opacification
Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 28 Sep 2021
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Weerakkody Y, Luijkx T, Hacking C, Hyperattenuating paranasal sinus opacification. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-44661
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Article created:
1 May 2016,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Last revised:
28 Sep 2021,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Synonyms:
- Hyperattenuating sinus opacification
- Hyperdense paranasal sinus opacification
- Hyperdense sinus opacification
- Hyperdense paranasal sinuses
- Hyperattenuating paranasal sinuses
- High attenuation sinus disease
- High attenuating sinus disease
Hyperattenuating paranasal sinus opacification can arise in a number of situations:
Differential diagnosis
In some situations can consider early calcification within the sinus - intrasinus calcification.
References
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