Anatomical variants of ethmoid bone on multidetector CT

Surg Radiol Anat. 2018 Nov;40(11):1301-1311. doi: 10.1007/s00276-018-2057-6. Epub 2018 Jun 22.

Abstract

Anatomical variants of the ethmoid bone have a special importance in several fields, especially in otolaryngology; a precise understanding of the complex anatomy and anatomic variations of the ethmoid bone is crucial for radiological diagnosis of paranasal pathology and for surgical work-up in order to avoid potential complications. The present study aims at helping general radiologists to become familiar with the most common forms of ethmoid anatomical variants and their clinical relevance.

Keywords: Anatomical variants; CT-scan; Ethmoid bone; Otolaryngology.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anatomic Variation
  • Ethmoid Bone / anatomy & histology*
  • Ethmoid Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*