Point scale quantification of changes in computed tomography of chronic hyperplastic rhinosinusitis

Coronal CT scans have dramatically improved imaging of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. However, quantification of the extent of chronic sinusitis is not possible by simple reviewing of the CT images. The aim of the study was to introduce a CT scoring scale to assess the extend of sinusal pat...

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Published in:	Przeglad lekarski Vol. 57; no. 3; p. 150
Main Authors:	Kordek, P, Kowalski, M L, Studniarek, M, Kośny, B, Bieńkiewicz, B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Polish
Published:	Poland 2000
Subjects:	Adult Aspirin - therapeutic use Chronic Disease Humans Image Processing, Computer-Assisted Middle Aged Paranasal Sinuses - diagnostic imaging Rhinitis - diagnostic imaging Rhinitis - drug therapy Sinusitis - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:	Coronal CT scans have dramatically improved imaging of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. However, quantification of the extent of chronic sinusitis is not possible by simple reviewing of the CT images. The aim of the study was to introduce a CT scoring scale to assess the extend of sinusal pathology. Seventeen patients with clinically recognized aspirin-sensitive rhinosinusitis asthma syndrome (aspirin triad) were studied. The CT scans were reviewed and scored for extent of the disease by two independent radiologists. Repeated readings of the scans showed close correlation between the two assessments. The authors conclude, that CT scoring system for quantitation of the disease extent is reproducible and may be useful in clinical practice.
ISSN:	0033-2240