The incidence of concha bullosa: a retrospective radiologic study

Kar, Murat; Altıntaş, Mustafa

doi:10.1007/s00405-022-07552-y

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“…The presence of an air-filled cavity in the superior, middle, and inferior turbinate is known as superior concha bullosa, concha bullosa, and inferior concha bullosa, respectively. The classification of pneumatization of the middle turbinate is based on the location of aeration and can be categorized into three groups: lamellar, bulbous, and extensive, as described in certain studies [ 21 , 22 ]. Although there is a possibility for these anatomical variations to result in the obstruction of the normal airway passage in the middle nasal meatus and recurrent ethmoiditis, no correlation has been identified between them [ 23 ].…”

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Association among Orthodontic Malocclusions, Paranasal Sinuses Anatomic Variations and Adenoid Vegetation in Children Using CBCT

Kose,

Aksoy,

Onder

et al. 2023

Children

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between orthodontic malocclusion, paranasal sinus (PS) variations, and adenoid vegetation in a group of pediatric patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Clinical and radiographical data were retrospectively evaluated and 58 patients were diagnosed as having chronic sinus disease. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were acquired with Newtom-3G. Anatomical variations of the PS were assessed on every section. Additionally, for cephalometric analysis, the images were imported into the InVivoDental software program. A total of 252 anatomical variations, which encompassed 19 different types, were detected in the current study. Concha bullosa was the most common anatomical variation, at 72.4%. Septum deviation was the second most common one, at 67.2%. The Class III group exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of concha bullosa and secondary middle turbinate than the other groups. While adenoid vegetation was most common in the Class III group, sinusitis and antral disease were most common in the Class II group. Overall, Class III subjects exhibited fewer PS variations. In conclusion, concha bullosa emerged as the most prevalent anatomical variation, with distinctive patterns observed across different malocclusion groups. Therefore, CBCT is useful, especially in pediatric patients, due to its low dose advantage.

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Association among Orthodontic Malocclusions, Paranasal Sinuses Anatomic Variations and Adenoid Vegetation in Children Using CBCT

Kose,

Aksoy,

Onder

et al. 2023

Children

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“…5 Recent advancements in imaging diagnosis modalities, such as CT, made it possible to detect anatomical structures with ease. [6][7][8] . Identifying anatomical changes related to clinical findings can help in diagnosis and treatment.…”

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The Incidence of Concha Bullosa: A Retrospective Radiologic Study

Nabi,

Muhammad ilyas,

Jawad Ahmad

et al. 2023

Pak Postgrad Med J.

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Background: Middle nasal concha hypertrophy known as concha bullosa is caused by its pneumatization. Although it is the most common anatomical variation of the ostiomeatal complex, research on it in different populations is limited. It is uncertain whether concha bullosa prevalence varies across populations throughout the world. Objective: The purpose of study was to determine the prevalence of (superior, middle and inferior turbinate concha bullosa) in patients who visited an ENT clinic with various ENT symptoms. Methods: The duration of this retrospective descriptive study was six month. The study was carried out between the period from June 2022 to November 2022 at Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery. We examined the axial and coronal planes of patients' computed tomography (CT) scans of nose as well as paranasal sinuses who reported headaches or nasal obstruction symptoms in addition to symptoms of chronic sinusitis. Results: Concha bullosa was seen in 14% of the 100 scans examined. Six (42.8%) individuals had bilateral concha bullosa, whereas eight (57.1%) had unilateral concha bullosa. Out of the eight conchae, two (25%) were found on the right side while six (75%) on the left side. Conclusion: Study concluded that concha bullosa is the most common anatomic variation. During the preoperative evaluation, the radiologist must pay close attention to anatomical variants. It is critical for surgeons to be aware of this variation.

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