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World J Radiol. Dec 28, 2016; 8(12): 933-934
Published online Dec 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i12.933
Commentary on: “Evaluation of variations in sinonasal region with computed tomography”
Can A Çağıcı
Can A Çağıcı, ENT Department, Baskent University Seyhan Hospital, 01150 Adana, Turkey
Author contributions: Çağıcı CA designed research, performed research, analyzed data, wrote the letter, and revised the letter.
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Correspondence to: Can A Çağıcı, MD, Associate Professor, ENT Department, Baskent University Seyhan Hospital, Gazipaşa Mahallesi Baraj Caddesi No. 7, Seyhan, 01150 Adana, Turkey. ccagici@hotmail.com
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Received: July 29, 2016
Peer-review started: July 31, 2016
First decision: September 2, 2016
Revised: September 19, 2016
Accepted: October 17, 2016
Article in press: October 18, 2016
Published online: December 28, 2016
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Abstract

This letter is a commentary on the article titled “Evaluation of variations in sinonasal region with computed tomography”, published in the January 2016 issue of World Journal of Radiology. The authors definition of the secondary middle turbinate is incorrect. The authors stated that the secondary middle turbinate is an accessory turbinate that is seen between the superior and middle turbinates. It should originate from the middle meatus posterosuperior to the ethmoid infundibulum.

Keywords: Anatomic variations; Secondary middle turbinate; Concha; Paranasal sinus; Tomography

Core tip: This letter is a commentary on the article titled “Evaluation of variations in sinonasal region with computed tomography,” published in the January 2016 issue of World Journal of Radiology. The authors evaluated the paranasal sinus tomography of 400 patients to determine the frequency of 39 anatomic variations. Their study required a great deal of time and effort. Unfortunately, their definition of the secondary middle turbinate and the figure that showed its structure are incorrect. It should originate, however, from the middle meatus posterosuperior to the ethmoid infundibulum, not from between the middle and superior turbinates.