Showing posts with label Keros. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Keros Classification


Keros Classification in CT scan of the paranasal sinuses

Measures depth of the olfactory fossa

Measurement:
Distance from the lamina cribrosa to the roof of ethmoid (highest point)


Note:
Depth of the olfactory fossa can be asymmetrical

Note the measurement (double-head arrow)


Keros type
Measurement
Illustration
1
1-3 mm
Keros type 1: notice relatively shallow olfactory fossa

2
4-7 mm

Keros type 2: Deeper olfactory fossa




3
8-16 mm
Keros type 3: Deep olfactory fossa


Implication:
Stratifies the risk of intracranial penetration during ENT surgery