Paranasal sinus obliteration in Wegener granulomatosis

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.144.3.7100468· OSTI ID:7070080

Paling, M R; Roberts, R L; Fauci, A S

The authors report 14 cases of Wegener granulomatosis in which one or more paranasal sinuses were obliterated by bone. The maxillary antra were involved in all cases, with the other sinuses being affected less frequently. These changes are thought to result from chronic bacterial sinusitis superimposed on the granulomatous vasculitic process. Computed tomography dramatically demonstrated the bone changes, consisting of a combination of sinus wall thickening and trabeculated new bone formation within the sinuses.

• Research Organization: National Inst. of Health, Bethesda, MD
• OSTI ID: 7070080
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 144:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
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INFLAMMATION
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