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Eustachian tube communicating with sphenoid sinus: report of a novel anatomical variant.

Authors :
Khan AS
Pilavakis Y
Batty V
Harries PG
Salib RJ
Source :
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA [Surg Radiol Anat] 2017 Apr; Vol. 39 (4), pp. 461-465. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Sep 21.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Reports of congenital anomalies of the Eustachian Tube (ET) are scarce, and often associated with chromosomal abnormalities. We report a unique case of a completely bony left Eustachian tube which communicated with the sphenoid sinus. This report details these findings and discusses the potential embryological basis and implications of such an unusual anatomy, in the context of a comprehensive literature review.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1279-8517
Volume :
39
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27650645
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-016-1740-8