It often happens that when a surgical operation is carried out on the basis of radiographical findings by contrast medium “Moljodol”, so called,“X.-M. F. T.(X-ray Mucous Menbrane Test)”. On clinical symptoms, the case in question is found to be entirely free from abnormalities in respect to pathologic-histological operation findings. Namely, such cases are rare encountered, which, although normal, are considered, backed by various examinations, as resulting sinusitis.
Among 100 cases inspected in 1966 regarding the excretory functions in the supra-maxillary cavity by the contrast medium, Nakano (the author) reports to have found 3 cases (3%), in which no abnormalities at all were detected in the cavity mucosa.
The author has conducted examination of these cases in which no organic abnormalities were observed, as a result, has reached the conclusion that this particular disease, while very much similar to sinusitis, is not actually sinusitis, therefore, should be treated as an absolutely separate disease. The author suggests that this disease results probably from an unbalanced movement of the cavity mucosa, unbalanced secretory functions with automatic nerve, accordingly, wishes to propose that the name of “Maxillo-Sino-Pathie” be adopted for these groups, to report these cases under this name.
Hoping that the patients will not be treated by unnecessary operations in future.
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