Maxillary sinus pathology Flashcards
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Q
What are the important anatomical structures aroudn the sinus?
A
Infraorbital nerves and vessels Facial arteries and veins Maxillary artery and veins (close to posterior wall of the sinus) Superior alveolar nerves and vessels Nasolacrimal duct
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Q
What are the walls of the maxillary sinus?
A
Anterior: Supporting the cheek Posterior: Infratemporal fossa Roof: Floor of orbit Floor: Alveolus and teeth Meatus: entry to the nose via middle turbinate
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Q
Which teeth are the closest to the maxillary sinus?
A
The second premolar, first and second molars.
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Q
How can the apices of teeth relate to the sinus?
A
1) Covered in bone
2) Just under the mucosa
3) Tent up the mucosa
