Presentation
Nasal obstruction and headache.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Silent sinus syndrome
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Atelectatic right maxillary antrum with complete opacification.
Nasal septal deviation with convexity toward the right side.
Rest of the para nasal sinuses are of normal size.
Focal mucoperiosteal thickening of medial wall of left maxillary sinus.
Congested inferior nasal turbinates.
Case Discussion
Silent sinus syndrome is caused by chronic occlusion of the maxillary sinus ostium with resultant gradual resorption of the air.
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