Publication: Anatomical variation of maxillary sinus mimicking a periapical cyst: A case report
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2005
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Maxillary sinus can pose diagnostic dilemma radiographically because of its anatomical variation which can mimic
a periapical pathosis. This case report deals with one such diagnostic problem, where a maxillary sinus was
interpreted in an intraoral periapical radiograph as a periapical cyst. With the advances in imaging techniques, the
use of an Ultrasound imaging together with application of Colour Power Doppler helped in revealing the contents of
the radiolucent area and come up with an accurate diagnosis. Thus a thorough knowledge about the normal anatomy
and its variations and proper diagnostic aids are essential in the diagnosis of periapical pathology.