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Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture

Findings:
Minimally displaced, communicated fracture of the right zygomatic arch without any significant angulation.
Non-displaced fractures of the lateral and anterior wall of the right maxillary sinus are also seen, extending to the right orbital floor and involving the right infraorbital canal. No prolapse of the extraocular muscles.

There is a possibly old bilateral nasal fractures without septal involvement. Recent non-displaced fracture of the right nasal bone is also seen.
The mandible is intact.
Mild mucosal thickening is seen in the right maxillary sinus. The paranasal sinuses are otherwise clear.

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

Conclusion:
Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture on the right with non-displaced fractures of the right zygomatic arch, right maxillary sinus and the right orbital floor.
Likely older nasal bone fracture.

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.