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Caldwell's view

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Caldwell's view

Caldwell's view (or Occipitofrontal view) is a radiographic view of skull, where X-ray plate is angled at 20° to orbitomeatal line. The rays pass from behind the head and are perpendicular to radiographic plate. It is commonly used to get better view of frontal sinuses.

Structures seen

  • Frontal sinus
  • Ethmoidal sinus
  • Orbit
  • Orbital rim
  • Medial orbital wall
  • Zygomatic bone
  • Nasal bone
  • Nasal septum
  • Mandible
  • References

    Caldwell's view Wikipedia