Comparison of X-ray findings with the results of proof puncture in patients with maxillary sinus disease

ABSTRACT

Radiographs of para nasal sinuses are frequently taken in patients with obvious nasal pathology to rule out concomitant sinus disease. To compare the X-ray findings with the result of proof puncture in patients with maxillary sinus disease. This study was carried out in the ENT Department, Nishtar Hospital, Multan with the symptoms and signs of sinunasal disease during the period from October 2008 to August 2009. These patients underwent detailed history and thorough clinical examination. Symptoms suggestive of sinus disease included nasal and post nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, cough, sore throat and headache. Out of 80 patients, 48 [60%] were male and 32 [40%] were female. As regards age, 7 [8.7%] patients were between the age of 10-19 years, 34 [42.5%] were between 20-29 years, 25 [3 1.3%] patients were between 30-39 years of age. Whereas 11 [13.7%] patients were between the age of 40-49 and only three patients were above 50 years. The radiological findings were compared with results of antral lavage. In cases of air fluid level and opaque sinus, antral lavage is mostly positive