Maxillary sinusitis on X‑ray: 3 real cases

Real, openly licensed radiographs showing maxillary sinusitis. Study what to look for, then open each case and read it yourself before revealing the answer.

What to look for

  • Opacification of a maxillary sinus, or an air–fluid level on an erect occipitomental view.
  • Mucosal thickening lining the sinus walls.
  • Sinusitis is a clinical diagnosis; imaging is not routinely recommended.

Learn: Facial fractures

Quiz yourself on skull & face images

Cases

Radiograph from the case bank: Maxillary sinusitisCase #97438631Skull & face · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: Maxillary sinusitisCase #117708065Skull & face · IntermediateRadiograph from the case bank: Maxillary sinusitisCase #14548726Skull & face · Intermediate

Other skull & face diagnoses

Diagnoses come from each image's documented source. Credits and licences are shown on each case and on the image credits page.