Aplasia of bilateral uncinate processes with a bilateral nasomaxillary cavity

Eur J Radiol. 2001 Apr;38(1):47-9. doi: 10.1016/s0720-048x(00)00273-4.

Abstract

Aplasia or hypoplasia of the uncinate process is associated with maxillary sinus aplasia or hypoplasia. It is of particular clinical importance to recognize the presence of normal or abnormal uncinate processes in patients who will undergo surgical procedures for paranasal sinus diseases. In this report, we present a case of aplasia of bilateral uncinate processes, discuss the variations of uncinate processes, and review related literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / abnormalities
  • Maxillary Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Paranasal Sinuses / abnormalities*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed