Anatomical variations of the maxillary sinuses: A cross‑sectional study

Biomedical Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Soran Tahir, Razhan Sabah, Yusif Firas, Botan Salih
DOI: 10.3892/br.2026.2126
Cited by: 1
References: 37

Abstract

Anatomical variations of the maxillary sinus have important clinical implications, yet factors influencing maxillary sinus volume (MSV) remain debated. The present study evaluated MSV and related anatomical variations in an Iraqi population using multi-slice computed tomography. Sinus dimensions and volume were measured using the Radiant DICOM viewer, and variations including infraorbital nerve (ION) protrusion, septation, Haller cells, and hypoplasia were assessed. Maxillary sinus asymmetry was common. Males demonstrated significantly larger sinus volumes on both sides compared with females (P

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sinusitis and nasal conditions Dental Radiography and Imaging Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Biomedical Reports
Publisher
Spandidos Publications
Volume
24
Issue
5
Pages
1–10
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN