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Depressed fracture of the anterior wall of the left maxillary sinus

Findings:
There is a depressed, communicated fracture of the anterior wall of the left maxillary sinus involving the left orbital floor is seen. Possible mild prolapse of the extraocular fat within the left maxillary sinus. The extraocular muscles and the globes are unremarkable.
Mild mucosal thickening is seen in the left maxillary sinus. The paranasal sinuses are otherwise clear. Aplastic frontal sinuses.

The nasal bone, zygomatic arches and the mandible are intact.

Periapical cysts are seen surrounding the root of the central and lateral upper incisors bilaterally.

The mastoid air cells and the middle ear cavities are clear.

Conclusion:
Depressed fracture of the anterior wall of the left maxillary sinus involving the left orbital floor.

Updated on 1. May 2023

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About the author

Dr Sara Mohebbi is a Consultant Radiologist (Facharzt für Radiologie) with sub-specialty training in neuroradiology. She served as Chief Resident at University Hospital Freiburg and is a member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Her clinical focus includes demyelinating disease, neuro-oncology, and vascular neuroimaging. Dr Mohebbi is the Clinical Lead at Radiology Prime, where she provides independent second opinion reports on brain and spine MRI.