Pneumatization patterns of human sphenoid sinus associated with the internal carotid artery and optic nerve by CT scan
Mohammad Ahmad Abdalla
Abstract
The sphenoid sinus is an unique space arises within the nasal capsule of the embryonic nose and remains undeveloped until age three years. It appears before birth in small size; but a recognized definitive cavity revealed at birth. Secondary pneumatization does not begin until ten years old and finally by age 18 it reaching the full size. Aim. To demonstrate the extent of sphenoid sinus pneumatization and identify the extent of pneumatization for two related anatomical structures, the internal carotid artery and optic nerve by CT scanning.
Topics & Concepts
Internal carotid arteryMedicineSinus (botany)Optic nerveAnatomyOptic canalCarotid arteriesSphenoidal sinusRadiologySurgeryBiologyBotanyGenusSinusitis and nasal conditionsHead and Neck Surgical OncologyNasal Surgery and Airway Studies