DEHISCENCE OF THE LAMINA PAPYRACEA : MRI FINDINGS IN CORRELATION WITH CT APPEARANCE.
Abstract
Dehiscence of lamina papyracea is an important but rare anomaly which is associated with protrusion of orbital fat and medial rectus muscles into the ethmoid air cells. It is important to mention this anomaly in radiology reports to prevent surgical complications in patients undergoing FESS.
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