Role of Imaging in Complications of Sinusitis

Role of Imaging in Complications of Sinusitis.

This study aims to assess the diagnostic performance of CT and MRI in the diagnosis of complications of rhinosinusitis in comparison to clinical and operative findings.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female patients diagnosed as sinusitis with clinically suspected complications through history and physical examination (site, onset, character of pain, constitutional symptoms, duration).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with absolute or relative contraindications for cross sectional imaging including; claustrophobia, metallic implants, pacemaker and prosthetic heart valves for MRI.