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Molar tooth in the maxillary sinus

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Investigation of chronic sinusitis.

Patient Data

Age: 65
Gender: Male

CT Paranasal sinuses

ct

Signs of chronic sinus disease in the left maxillary sinus. CT scan shows a tooth-like structure into this maxillary sinus. It`s also noted a bone discontinuity on the floor of the maxillary sinus.

Case Discussion

This patient has signs of chronic sinusitis probable and erosion of left maxillary floor with molar tooth migration within the sinus. 

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