Paranasal Sinuses
Lateral
IR Size: 8x10 LW
SID: 40""
Page #'s: 2:370,316

Positioning:
  • True Lateral with affected side to IR
  • Pt seated or upright

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • _|_ to 1/2""-1"" posterior to outer canthus
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Collimation:
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Best to Determine:
  • Primary-Sphenoidal sinuses, but shows all 4 groups
  • Thickness of frontal bone is seen

Eval Criteria:
  • SI-Orbital roofs & mandibular rami
  • NR by sella turcica in profile
  • All 4 sinus groups