Ectopic tooth in the maxillary sinus

Case contributed by Thuấn Nguyễn Hoàng
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Routine examination.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

A hyperdense structure (2000 HU) in the superior posterior wall of the left maxillary sinus, with hypodense in the center, suggestive of an ectopic tooth in the maxillary sinus.

Case Discussion

An ectopic tooth in the maxillary sinus area. Different diagnostics are post-sinusitis calcification or an osteoma. 

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