Sinus Opacification Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Chronic Sinusitis

Eyes with grade 1 opacification (1–49% opacification) of an adjacent sphenoid sinus showed thinner RNFL (beta -12.87) compared to eyes with a clear adjacent sphenoid sinus [journals.plos.org]

The presence of opacification is not a good distinguisher from an acute sinus infection. [radiopaedia.org]

[…] signaling from the high protein content in the mucus) or low signaling of fungal concretions in sinus cavities on MRI. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

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Nasal Polyp

Secondary endpoints—improvement in sinus opacification and loss of smell—also favored dupilumab. [ajmc.com]

Coronal CT scan through the anterior sinuses showing opacification of the left maxillary sinus with opacification of the inferior half of the nasal cavity on the left, filled [emedicine.com]

opacifications as assessed by CT scans using Lund Mackay Score. [clinicaltrials.gov]

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Mucocele of the Sphenoid Sinus

Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele Fig. 1: Axial unenhanced CT image shows opacification of the left sphenoid sinus due to a mass (arrow) causing slight expansion of the sinus. [radiologyinthai.blogspot.com]

Computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses demonstrated complete opacification of the sphenoid sinus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] radiographs: Sinus opacifications Air-fluid level Mass Fractures 21 Water view Best for maxillary sinuses and orbital rims Blow-out fractures 22 Caldwell view Best for frontal [slideplayer.com]

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Mucocele of the Paranasal Sinus

If obtained, they demonstrate opacification and expansion of the affected sinus. [radiopaedia.org]

[…] of the maxillary sinus and opacification of the ipsilateral ostium and infundibulum; the ostiomeatal unit pattern, with inflammation of the ipsilateral maxillary, frontal [appliedradiology.com]

Initial axial CT scans without contrast of paranasal sinus. [tandfonline.com]

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Sjögren Syndrome

Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease (IgG4-RSD) is a fibroinflammatory condition that has the potential to affect nearly every organ system. Classic histological findings include storiform fibrosis and lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates of immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-positive plasma cells. The clinical features of IgG4-RSD[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Mucocele

If obtained, they demonstrate opacification and expansion of the affected sinus. [radiopaedia.org]

A, Coronal MR image showing abnormal opacification of the sphenoid sinus ( asterisk [*]). [ajnr.org]

CT scan of paranasal sinuses was done during the clinic visit, demonstrating complete opacification of the right frontal sinus. [anncaserep.com]

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Lethal Midline Granuloma

Coronal (left) and axial (right) CT scans of the sinus reveal severe pansinusitis with abnormal nasopharyngeal thickening, right facial edema and right temporal bone opacification [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis

Complete sinus opacification, gas-fluid levels and obliteration of the nasopharyngeal tissue planes can also occur. [radiopaedia.org]

opacification extending into the right orbit with compression of optic nerve [Figure 12]. [jiaomr.in]

[…] level, thickening of the sinus mucosa, and full opacification. [journals.plos.org]

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Common Cold

Clinical studies indicate sinus involvement in common colds. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Abnormal computed tomography (CT) findings (eg, opacification, air-fluid levels, and mucosal thickening) are present in adults with common colds that resolve over 1-2 weeks [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Sinusitis

Imaging revealed diffuse sinus opacification and a Le Fort type I complex fracture involving the maxilla, pterygoid plates, clivus, and right nasal bridge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The CT findings suggestive of sinusitis are sinus opacification, air-fluid levels, sinus wall displacement, and 4 mm or greater mucosal thickening[5]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Image studies show complete opacification of the left frontal sinus, left sphenoid sinus, and the left maxillary sinus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Sphenoid Sinusitis

This patient presented with severe headaches and, with CT and MRI findings of unilateral sphenoid sinus opacification, with bone demineralization and intrasinus calcification [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CT showed sphenoid sinus opacification. Symptoms resolved with antibiotics. [pediatricneurologybriefs.com]

CT scanning is usually administered without any contrast injections and suggestive findings are the presence of air-fluid level, sinus opacification and mucosal thickening [symptoma.com]

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Acute Sinusitis

MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Each subject underwent a structured history and physical examination, followed by a sinus computed tomography (CT) scan. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cure rates with antibiotics were higher when a fluid level or total opacification in any sinus was found on computed tomography ( OR 4.89, 95% CI 1.75 to 13.72; NNTB 4, 95% [cochrane.org]

Plain radiograph Opacification of the sinuses and air-fluid level best seen in the maxillary sinus. [radiopaedia.org]

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Periodontitis

To avoid difficulties in interpretation of paranasal sinus opacifications on plain radiograph, we chose to assess the sinuses by a combination of endoscopical investigation [oadoi.org]

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Frontal Sinusitis

opacification was in the MTsp group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The opacification of the frontal recess and sinus lateralis demonstrated a strong association with an increased presence of frontal sinusitis by multiple logistic regression [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intranasal frontal sinusotomy - Indicated in patients with extensive frontal sinus mucosal thickening, frontal sinus polyp / opacification of frontal sinus / failed anterior [drtbalu.co.in]

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Maxillary Sinusitis

Coronal MRI scan showing opacification of the left maxillary and ethmoid sinuses. Axial MRI scan showing opacification of the left maxillary sinus. [ghorayeb.com]

NIR illumination produced unique patterns reflecting different disease states: normal sinus anatomy, mild sinus disease and/or mucosal thickening, and complete opacification [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Plain radiographs showed a radiopaque foreign body in the posterior region associated with opacification of the maxillary sinus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Atelectasis

The most common radiographic findings were sinus opacification (91%), uncinate process retraction/middle meatus increase (91%), orbit enlargement (100%), ipsilateral septum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Polyps

Coronal CT scan through the anterior sinuses showing opacification of the left maxillary sinus with opacification of the inferior half of the nasal cavity on the left, filled [emedicine.medscape.com]

Findings include 3: unilateral opacification of the maxillary sinus nasopharyngeal mass is occasionally seen frequently, bilateral sinus involvement (23-42%) 3 CT CT is the [radiopaedia.org]

Axial CT scan section through the maxillary sinuses showing opacification of the left maxillary sinus with antral-choanal polyp in the posterior nasal cavity and choana exiting [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Temporal Bone Fracture

A fluid level is seen in the sphenoid sinus. There is partial opacification of the ethmoid sinuses. [www2.med.wayne.edu]

sphenoid sinus opacification, air in the glenoid cavity (2-4-7-8). [arquivosdeorl.org.br]

Mastoid opacification was present in 139 (91.4%) fractures. Opacification of the middle ear cavity was present in 121 (79.6%) fractures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Upper Airway Cough Syndrome

[…] particular of opacification, and/or air-fluid levels in the presence of chronic cough has been considered to be predictive evidence for bacterial sinus infection and is the [authorstream.com]

Postinfectious UACS: Bacterial Sinusitis Cough sinus infection chronic sputum production May be silent also Traditionally, the presence of sinus mucosal thickening, and in [authorstream.com]

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Thrombosis

The ‘empty delta sign’ on CT, reflecting the opacification of collateral veins in the wall of the superior sagittal sinus after contrast injection is present in only 10–20% [pmj.bmj.com]

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Cerebral Thrombosis

The ‘empty delta sign’ on CT, reflecting the opacification of collateral veins in the wall of the superior sagittal sinus after contrast injection is present in only 10–20% [pmj.bmj.com]

Native image (A) shows stents in left sigmoid sinus and internal jugular vein (arrow). [em-consulte.com]

The venous time of the left internal carotid injection (B) confirms complete recanalization and shows a defect opacification that could correspond to either a persistent clot [em-consulte.com]

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Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Occlusion

[…] of superior sagittal sinus and left transverse sinus. [cureus.com]

[…] the head and neck was performed which ruled out any dissection, significant stenosis or occlusion of intracranial or extracranial cerebral vasculature with areas of non-opacification [cureus.com]

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Painful Ophthalmoplegia

Hirtz incidences revealed contralateral cavernous sinus opacification and venous drainage through the coronary sinus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of the ipsilateral cavernous sinus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

sinus (large solid arrow), and draining into inferior petrosal (open arrow) and sphenoparietal (small solid arrow) sinuses. [ajronline.org]

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Orbital Cellulitis

A computed tomography scan demonstrated right frontal and sphenoid sinus opacification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] mucosal thickening, full opacification, and air-fluid level) of both diseases were compared. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There was also complete opacification of the ipsilateral maxillary sinus with peripheral enhancement, suggestive of a sinus abscess. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Orbital Emphysema

These soft tissue signs include overlying soft tissue swelling, a maxillary sinus opacification or air/fluid level, and orbital emphysema. [mhmedical.com]

Maxillary sinus opacification is seen with an air-fluid level. Inferior orbital rim and lateral wall of the maxillary sinus should be intact. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Complete or partial opacification of the ipsilateral maxillary sinus from hemorrhage or edema Treatment and complications Requirement for, timing of and method used for reconstruction [learningradiology.com]

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Retrocecal Appendicitis

Barium opacification of the appendix does not exclude the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. [pubs.rsna.org]

The appendix may demonstrate mass displacement, sinus tracts, or communication with the abscess cavity. Article History Accepted: July 1973 Published in print: Feb 1974 [pubs.rsna.org]

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Atrial Septal Defect

The diagnosis can be made by injecting contrast agent into left upper extremity; coronary sinus opacification precedes right atrial opacification. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Sinus Barotrauma

Comparable with the findings described above, these include mucosal thickening, fluid levels, polypoid masses, and complete sinus opacification. [ajnr.org]

MRI findings as a mucosal lining exceeding an estimated thickness of 3 mm, a near-total or total sinus opacification, and an air-fluid level. [journals.plos.org]

Radiologic reports of sinus barotrauma are scarce and include only plain film records ( 1 – 3, 5 ). [ajnr.org]

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Orbital Floor Fracture

Maxillary sinus opacification is seen with an air-fluid level. Inferior orbital rim and lateral wall of the maxillary sinus should be intact. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

The sinus outline - any opacification or fluid level in the maxillary sinus is suggestive of a fracture. [patient.info]

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Uremic Pneumonitis

[…] hypoplasia 257 Opacification of the paranasal sinuses 258 Chronic sinusitis 259 Unilateral maxillary sinusitis with nasal drainage 260 Destruction of the paranasal sinus [books.google.de]

Defective teeth growth 253 Absence or resorption of the lamina dura 254 Floating teeth 255 Paranasal sinuses 36 Underdeveloped paranasal sinuses 256 Bilateral maxillary sinus [books.google.de]

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