Summary
Two cases of sphenoethmoidal mucocele are reported and the plain reoentgenologic findings are discussed. It is emphasized that multiple curvilinear deformities of the bony walls of the paranasal sinuses affected are the most important roentgenologic sign. Careful interpretation of tomograms is essential in the evaluation of these lesions.
Résumé
Les auteurs rapportent deux cas de mucocéles sphéno-ethmoïdales et discutent les données radiologiques. Ils insistent sur le fait que le signe radiologique le plus important est la présence de plusieurs déformations curvilignes des parois osseuses des sinus para-nasaux. L'interprètation prudente des tomographies est essentielle dans l'évaluation de ces lésions.
Zusammenfassung
Bericht von zwei Fällen, mit sphenoethmoidalen Mucocelen. Die wichtigsten Röntgen-Symptome dieser Mucocelen werden besprochen und mit Abbildungen belegt.
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Takahashi, M., Jingu, K. & Nakayama, T. Roentgenologic appearances of sphenoethmoidal mucocele. Neuroradiology 6, 45–49 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00338858
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