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Depressed frontal sinus fracture

Case contributed by Dalia Ibrahim
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Depressed fracture of the anterior wall of the right frontal sinus.

Case Discussion

Depressed fractures usually involve the frontoparietal region, because this part is prone to an assailant's attack and in this area the bones are relatively thin.

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