Get your NCCT PNS Sagittal at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL- and NABH-accredited diagnostic centre. The non-contrast computer tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses as well as the bony structures around the nasal cavity provides useful images of the sinuses to help identify any inflammatory disease, anatomical deformity, nasal blockage, or other abnormalities influencing drainage from the sinuses of the nasal cavity.

About NCCT PNS Sagittal

NCCT PNS Sagittal is a special imaging study that will assess the paranasal sinuses without the use of contrast in the bloodstream. The paranasal sinuses include the maxillary, the frontal, the ethmoid, and the sphenoid sinuses and are filled with air surrounding the nose. The sagittal images show a side-on view of the nasal cavity, sinus structure, and drainage. These images may be supportive and helpful when combined with axial imaging and coronal imaging and may offer additional anatomic details of the evaluation of sinus disease and/or structural abnormality. Sometimes performed if sinus symptoms persist for a long time, in cases of suspected anatomical abnormalities, to assess sinus drainage pathways and support preoperative planning for selected sinus procedures.

What is NCCT PNS Sagittal?

The PNS are the paranasal sinuses, and NCCT refers to a type of computed tomography (CT with no use of dye in the body. The sagittal plane will allow a side view of the area of the nose and sinus. WAnimage protocol uses sagittal rebuilt images together with axial and coronal images to gain as comprehensive an examination of anatomy as possible. A common use of NCCT PNS is to assess sinus anatomy, mucosal thickening, sinus opacification, bony boundaries, and specific structural variations, and it is the most frequently used method for evaluating sinus anatomy.

Common Reasons for NCCT PNS Sagittal

• Chronic sinusitis (persistent or recurrent sinusitis): Evaluation of chronic sinusitis.
• Nasal Obstruction: Examination of nasal structures that cause difficulty breathing through the nose.
• Facial Pain or Pressure: Assessment of the patient for possible sinus-related abnormalities as indicated.
• Sinus Anatomy and Extent of Disease is the Evaluation carried out when Recurrent Sinus Infections occur.
• Sinus drainage assessment – checking the drainage pathway of sinus secretions.
• Mucosal Thickening: Thickening of the inner lining of the sinus and changes observed.
• Abnormalities in the nasal cavity – any soft tissue opacification.
• Anatomical Variations: Variations in the structure of the nasal cavity and sinus region.
• Pre-op planning: Thorough evaluation before certain endoscopic sinus surgeries.

Conditions Evaluated

Chronic and Recurrent Sinusitis

Using NCCT PNS can assist in detection of the changes that occur in chronic or recurrent sinus disease, including mucosal thickening and partial/complete sinus opacification. The results are analysed in conjunction with symptoms and evaluation by clinical examination.

Maxillary Sinus Abnormalities

The sinuses in the cheekbones, each one on one side of the nose, are the maxillary sinuses. When structural abnormalities such as mucosal thickening, retention cysts, and fluid levels can be assessed in these sinuses, CT can be helpful.

Ethmoid Sinus Abnormalities

There are several small air cells (sinuses) between the eyes that make up the ethmoid sinus. Excellent detail on these air cells is provided by computed tomography (CT) scans, which might be able to help distinguish abnormal tissue and inflammation in the immediate vicinity of the sinus drainage pathways.

Sphenoid Sinus Abnormalities

Sphenoid sinuses are deeper in the skull behind the nose. CT can assess their ventilation, cartilage edges, and some difficulties.

Sinus Drainage Pathway Abnormalities

Sagittal reconstructions may provide additional information about the orientation and relationships of the nasal cavity and sinus drainage pathways. These views can complement other planes when evaluating selected anatomical abnormalities.

Nasal Polyps and Sinus Opacification

The density of soft tissue can be visible in the nasal cavity or sinuses on CT, and can occur as the result of polyps or inflammation. Sometimes, a clinical examination is needed to establish a diagnosis, sometimes using a nasal endoscopy.

Anatomical Variations of the Sinus Region

The examination can aid in the detection of certain anatomical abnormalities of the nose, turbinates, and sinus structures. These data might be helpful in the assessment of symptoms or surgical planning for sinus surgery.

Preoperative Sinus Assessment

CT can offer valuable data regarding the composition of the sinus and bone margins, which can help to plan certain endoscopic sinus surgeries. The proper use of a scan protocol is dependent upon clinical indication.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy provides Skilled medical treatment, modern radio diagnostics, Nuclear Medicine & Pathology under one roof. Diagnostic imaging services are targeted at the appropriate scan, good image quality, patient comfort, and quick reporting of scans. Before your examination, patients are given information about the procedure and any precautions they should take.

Book Your NCCT PNS Sagittal

Please contact Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy to schedule an NCCT PNS Sagittal examination, if ordered by your doctor. Prescription of medicines, previous computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, history of physician visits to ENT, and all medical documents (if available). Always notify the individual taking the pictures if you are pregnant or if you think you might be, before taking images.