Maxillary Sinus in Disease and Trauma Flashcards
where is the maxillary sinus the largest
para- nasal sinuses
where is the maxillary sinus located
maxilla
what is the shape of the maxilla
pyramidal
what forms the base of the maxillary sinus
the lateral nose bone
what are the physiological functions of the maxillary sinus
- speech and voice resonance
- reduces weight of skull
- warms the inspired air
- filtration of inspired air
- immunologic barrier (body defense)
is everyones maxillary sinus the same size
no
is everyones symmetry of the maxillary sinus the same
no
describe the size of the max sinus with age
small in children and increases in size with aging
what is the average height, depth, width and capcity of the max sinus
- height: 3.5cm
- depth: 3.2cm
- width: 2.5cm
- capacity: 15cc
the max sinus is divided into several compartments by bony septa AKA:
Underwood’s septa
where does the max sinus open
at postero-inferior end of semi lunar hiatus lying in the middle meatus
what is the membranous lining of the max sinus cavity
the schneiderain membrane
microscopically what is the bilaminar membrane of the max sinus made of
mucous secreting pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelial cells on the internal side and periosteum on the osseous side
lining of the max sinus contains osteoclasts which contribute to:
pneumatisation
what happens in acute sinusitus
cilia can become paralyzed and sinuses are congested with mucus
what happens in chronic sinusitis
may damage cilia; the mucosal lining becomes thick and scarred
what is the gold standard for the view of the max sinus
Water’s view
what are the maxillary sinus disorders
- congenital anomalies
- inflammatory diseases
- odontogenic infection
- cysts
- neoplasia
- bone metaplasia and benign tumors
- trauma