Presentation
Fall from balcony.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
Trauma Radiology Course Edinburgh June 11 | Melbourne July 9 | Video On-Demand August 1
From the case:
Maxillary fractures
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There is no intracranial injury, however on the inferior CT brain images hemorrhage / fluid is evident within the left maxillary sinus suggesting maxillary fracture. The facial bone CT confirms several non-displaced fractured of the left maxillary sinus including a fracture at the inferior orbital fissure.
Case Discussion
This case emphasizes the importance of identifying air fluid levels within the paranasal sinuses as a sign of potential fracture in the setting of known trauma.
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