Cone-beam CT (CBCT) helped researchers from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand identify a relationship between severe periodontal bone loss and mucosal thickening of the maxillary sinus (Journal of ...

A careful history looking for the subtle symptoms of sinusitis, (as reviewed in the section on Clinical Presentation), must always be the starting point for diagnosing sinusitis. The physical ...

IN 1947 Scott and Payne 1 reported a unique case of diffuse thickening of the distal half of the gastric wall by multiple, small cysts of the mucosa and submucosa. This occurred in a ...

Imaging, specifically cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), may improve dental implant planning and lower the risk of complications by identifying pathologies before procedures. The study was recently ...

Smooth muscle hyperplasia of the small intestine occurred in an 18-month-old rhea (Rhea americana). The mucosal thickening was 2-3 mm, and the enlarged muscle layers averaged 5 mm thick. The ...

How reliable is a CT scan of the sinuses in a patient who does not respond to an initial extended course of antimicrobial treatment for sinusitis? — Lisa Gordon, PA-C, New Port Richey, Fla. There is ...

Radiologic imaging of the primary tumor is an essential initial evaluation. CT scans detect bony involvement well, but soft tissue infiltration is much better defined with MRI. Nasal lymphomas ...

In the treatment of routine sinus infections, some European studies have shown three to five days of “basic” antibiotics to be effective, so why do so many clinicians in this country still recommend ...