AIM: To study the computed tomography (CT) features of pneumatized inferior turbinate (PIT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of paranasal sinus CT over a period of 12 years showed 16 cases of PIT. The pneumatization pattern was analysed according to the classification proposed by Bolger. Pneumatization was classified into three types: bulbous, lamellar, and extensive. RESULTS: Fourteen patients had unilateral and two patients had bilateral pneumatization (n=18). Seven (39%) of the 18 PIT were bulbous, nine (50%) were lamellar, and two (11%) were of the extensive type. In eight (44%) cases there was communication between the medial wall of the maxillary sinus and the PIT. CONCLUSIONS: The features of PIT can be readily identified on CT. Imaging helps clinicians to differentiate PIT from other causes of the inferior turbinate hypertrophy or complications.
AIM: To study the computed tomography (CT) features of pneumatized inferior turbinate (PIT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of paranasal sinus CT over a period of 12 years showed 16 cases of PIT. The pneumatization pattern was analysed according to the classification proposed by Bolger. Pneumatization was classified into three types: bulbous, lamellar, and extensive. RESULTS: Fourteen patients had unilateral and two patients had bilateral pneumatization (n=18). Seven (39%) of the 18 PIT were bulbous, nine (50%) were lamellar, and two (11%) were of the extensive type. In eight (44%) cases there was communication between the medial wall of the maxillary sinus and the PIT. CONCLUSIONS: The features of PIT can be readily identified on CT. Imaging helps clinicians to differentiate PIT from other causes of the inferior turbinate hypertrophy or complications.
Authors: Antonella Spatola; Michele Aspromonte; Maria Adele Marino; Sebastiano Maria Miano; Annamaria Zagaria; Bruno Galletti; Alfredo Blandino; Giorgio Ascenti; Carmelo Sofia Journal: Radiol Case Rep Date: 2022-01-20