[Use of A-mode ultrasound in the diagnosis of maxillary sinus diseases]

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 1995;30(3):166-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

This paper reported our recent attempt to utilize the nasal ultrasonography (ECHO-TE-11) in the diagnosis of maxillary sinus diseases. We performed nasal ultrasonography on 160 individuals (69 with normal maxillary sinus; 91 with chronic maxillary sinus diseases). In the normal maxillary sinus group, the proportion of diagnostic accuracy was 89.9% (62/69) and in the maxillary sinusitis group, the proportion was 91.9% (80/87). 4 cases, including postoperative maxillary cyst, benign tumor and malignant tumor of the maxillary sinus, could be accurately diagnosed by this technique. The precautions were also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography