TECHNIQUE: Routine cone beam computed
tomography was performed from the mid
orbits through the mandibular base.
Data was acquired as a volume
acquisition and reconstructed in
multiple planes. No intravenous
contrast was administered. Evaluation of
soft tissues is somewhat limited by bone
algorithm processing.
Comparison: None.
Findings:
Airway: There is scattered
mucoperiosteal thickening of the
bilateral maxillary sinus floors and
right maxillary sinus roof. The
osteomeatal units are widely patent.
There is a hazy, ground glass
attenuating osseous mass involving the
anterior ethmoid air cells with broad
base adherence to the lamina paprecea
and fovea ethmoidalis. The remaining
osseous structures are unremarkable. The
airway is widely patent.
Orbits: Evaluation limited by
technique, however, no gross abnormality
noted.
Oral
Cavity: Visualized mandible, maxilla
and dental structures are within normal
limits. The soft tissues of the oral
cavity are without radiographically
evident abnormality.
TMJ:
The osseous components of the
temporomandibular joints are preserved.
Other: No abnormalities
IMPRESSION:
1) Fibrous
dysplasia of the left anterior ethmoid
air cells. Benign lesion. However,
addition fibrous bone lesions may
coexist. Recommend further evaluation by
primary care physician
2) Non
specific maxillary sinus mucoperiosteal
thickening may be a manifestation of
acute or chronic inflammation.