[Comparative x-ray and ultrasound examination in infantile sinusitis (author's transl)]

Klin Padiatr. 1976 Jan;188(1):67-72.
[Article in German]

Abstract

59 children without symptoms of sinusitis or URI, aged 6 to 8 years had positive radiologica findings of sinus pathology in 32%. Correspond ultrasonographic findings were positive in 22%. A correlation was detected in 67,8%. In non correlating cases, x-ray had a tendency to more pathological findings in 63%. When correlating x-ray and ultrasound in a diagram of 118 maxillary sinuses only 6% had changes worth treatable. The classical radiological signs os sinusitis in children are therefore questionable.

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Paranasal Sinuses / anatomy & histology*
  • Paranasal Sinuses / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Sinusitis / diagnosis
  • Sinusitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography