This CAL
package is aimed at students undertaking the Head and Neck Anatomy course,
principally:
-
3H Anatomy
students
-
MBChB3
However,
it may be used as a source of information by anyone with an interest in
the paranasal sinuses.
The following
objectives should be met after completion of this CAL package.
You should
aim to understand:
-
How the paranasal
sinuses develop
-
The functional
anatomy of the paranasal sinuses
-
The anatomy
of surrounding structures and why a knowledge of these structures is important
-
The histology
and function of respiratory epithelium
-
What is the
"mucosal barrier"?
-
The proposed
functions of the paranasal sinuses
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How sinus
infection (sinusitis) occurs
-
Sinus pain.
How could it be treated?
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Functional
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
-
The concept
of anatomical variants and their role in FESS
-
The role
of imaging techniques in paranasal sinus disease
-
Common tumours
of the paranasal sinuses and possible routes of metastases
-
The importance
of injuries to the face and the role of the paranasal sinuses
-
The most
recent theories on the paranasal sinuses - why might these be important?
