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maxillary sinus [′mak·sə‚ler·ē ′sī·nəs] (anatomy) A paranasal air cavity in the body of the maxilla. Also known as maxillary air sinus; maxillary antrum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Noncontrast computed tomography (CT) of the paranasal sinuses demonstrated extensive disease in the fight maxillary sinus, fight ethmoid sinus, and fight sphenoid sinus along with destruction of the lamina papyracea, displace ment of the globe, and erosion of the cribriform plate (figure). An area of high attenuation in the posterosuperior wall of the left maxillary sinus was consistent with a displaced, unerupted tooth. Antrochoanal polyps arise from the maxillary sinus and are more common; they account for 3 to 6% of all polyps. |
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