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Prevalence of infraorbital ethmoid (Haller's) cells on panoramic radiographs.

Authors :
Ahmad M
Khurana N
Jaberi J
Sampair C
Kuba RK
Source :
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics [Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod] 2006 May; Vol. 101 (5), pp. 658-61. Date of Electronic Publication: 2006 Feb 28.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of infraorbital ethmoid cells on panoramic radiographs. Infraorbital ethmoid (Haller's) cells are extensions of ethmoid air cells into the areas of the orbit and maxillary sinus and may be seen when present on panoramic radiographs.<br />Study Design: In this retrospective study, 233 panoramic radiographs were examined for infraorbital ethmoid cells. A diagnostic criterion was developed to identify infraorbital ethmoid cells on panoramic radiographs.<br />Results: Sixty panoramic radiographs were discarded because the orbital outline was not seen. Of the 173 panoramic radiographs, the prevalence of infraorbital ethmoid cells was 38.2% (30.8% for men and 40.3% for women).<br />Conclusions: The prevalence on panoramic radiographs was within the range of prevalence on CT examinations reported by others.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1528-395X
Volume :
101
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16632280
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.08.035