Brown J H, DeLuca S A
Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
Am Fam Physician. 1992 Apr;45(4):1653-6.
Imaging of the paranasal sinuses and the nasal cavity provides important anatomic information in the evaluation of suspected neoplasia. The primary modalities employed are conventional films, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Although plain sinus films remain the screening procedure of choice, CT is the preferred modality for more detailed assessment of the paranasal sinuses and the nasal cavity. When soft tissue discrimination is required, MRI is indicated. Imaging studies are used to define the limits of disease, not to diagnose malignancy.
鼻窦和鼻腔的影像学检查在疑似肿瘤的评估中提供重要的解剖学信息。主要使用的检查方式是传统X线片、计算机断层扫描（CT）和磁共振成像（MRI）。虽然鼻窦平片仍是首选的筛查方法，但CT是对鼻窦和鼻腔进行更详细评估的首选方式。当需要区分软组织时，则需进行MRI检查。影像学检查用于确定病变范围，而非诊断恶性肿瘤。
