Anatomical Characterization of Frontal Sinus and Development of Representative Models

Coemert, Suat; Veith, Larissa; Strauß, Gero; Schmitz, Pia M.; Lueth, Tim C.

doi:10.1109/embc.2019.8856327

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“…FS begins to develop as pea-shaped pockets located on both sides of the orbit. These pockets, which start to develop at the age of two, can only be detected radiologically when individuals reach the age of six [5]. FS completes its development by 20 years of age [6].…”

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Sex Determination Using Frontal Sinus Diameters on Direct Radiography

Emekli

2023

Cureus

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Background and aim: The shape and developmental stages of the frontal sinus (FS) differ in each individual, it can be used to determine sex and identity. This study aimed to assess the morphological structure of the FS diameters in sex determination using posterioanterior (AP) skull radiography. This data can be valuable for identifying and characterizing human features.Methods: The study included 350 patients (171 females, 179 males) aged between 20 and 55 years who underwent AP skull radiography. FSs were classified as symmetrical, asymmetrical, unilateral, or bilateral aplasic. The right and left FS height and width measurements were made based on the largest diameters.Results: The mean age was 32.8±11.45 years for the whole sample. The mean age of the males was 31.23±11.9 (20-51) years and that of the females was 34.45±10.75 (20-55) years. When classified anatomically, 20 patients had bilateral aplasia (12 males, eight females), 19 patients had right aplasia (10 males, nine females), and 11 patients had left aplasia (seven males, four females). FS was symmetrical in 206 (72.1%) patients while right dominance was observed in 33 (9.43%) patients and left dominance in 61 (17.43%) patients. The FS height and width values on both sides were statistically significantly higher in males than in females (p<0.001 for each parameter). The females were accurately classified at a rate of 71.2% and the males at 68.2%. Conclusion: Notably, our research has revealed that frontal sinus diameters are consistently larger in males than in females, and that direct radiography can be employed for gender determination with an accuracy rate of 69.7%. This information underscores the utility of morphometric evaluation of the frontal sinus diameters on direct radiography for gender and identity determination, potentially in conjunction with other parameters. In conclusion, our study has demonstrated the potential of the morphological structure of the frontal sinuses as a valuable tool for identifying and characterizing human individuals.

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“…Paranasal sinuses are among the anatomical regions that can be used for sex determination. The frontal sinus (FS) is absent at the beginning of life, unlike other sinuses [5]. FS begins to develop as pea-shaped pockets located on both sides of the orbit.…”

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Sex Determination Using Frontal Sinus Diameters on Direct Radiography

Emekli

2023

Cureus

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The development of paranasal sinuses in patients with cystic fibrosis: sinuses volume analysis

Kaluzna-Mlynarczyk,

Pucher,

Sroczynski

et al. 2023

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Background Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe systemic disease that affects many aspects of patients’ lives. It is known that the progression of the disease adversely affects lower and upper airways including the paranasal sinuses. However, its impact on sinus development in the pediatric population is not fully examined. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the development of the paranasal sinuses in a pediatric population with CF and compare it to a control group consisting of healthy children. Methods The results of computed tomography (CT) scans of children with the disease and the control group were evaluated. The study included 114 CT images of children in the study group and 126 images of healthy children aged 0–18 years. The volumes of maxillary, frontal, and sphenoid sinuses were analyzed. The obtained results were compared with those of the control group and analyzed statistically. Results The volume and the development of the paranasal sinuses in both groups increased with age, but statistically significant differences were found between the study and the control group. Conclusions The obtained results provide valuable knowledge regarding the impact of the CF on sinuses development. Also, they may be important in understanding the progression of the disease and its influence on the quality and length of life of patients. The results may contribute to enhanced diagnostics and have implications for improving therapy for patients with chronic sinusitis associated with CF.

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