Differential diagnosis of non-odontogenic sinusitis

José Burgos Ponce, Bruno Martini Guimarães, Lidiane de Castro Pinto, Celso Kenji Nishiyama, Ana Lucia Pompeia Fraga de Almeida

The close relationship between maxillary posterior teeth dental roots and pneumatic cavities poses difficulties in the clinical diagnosis of pathologies in this area. This ar- ticle reports a differential diagnosis of non-odontogenic sinusitis in the region of molars with an intimate rela- tionship with the maxillary sinus mucosa. Diagnosis wasvachieved by means of cone-beam computed tomogra- phy. The correct use of radiological evaluation associat- ed with clinical findings is crucial for the diagnosis of si- nusitis and can avoid unnecessary treatment procedures.

Keywords: Cone-beam computed tomography. Diagnosis. Sinusitis.

How to cite: Ponce JB, Guimarães BM, Pinto LC, Nishiyama CK, Almeida ALPF. Differential diagnosis of non-odontogenic sinusitis. Dental Press Endod. 2014 May-Aug;4(2):69-73. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14436/2178-3713.4.2.069-073.oar

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