Maxillary antrum fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Facial trauma

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Air-fluid level in the left maxillary sinus. 

ct

Maxillary antrum fracture on the left. 

Case Discussion

CT has a much higher sensitivity/specificity than plain film for detecting facial bone fractures

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