Show
Citation, DOI & article dataCitation: Morgan, M., Murphy, A. Skull (Caldwell view). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 08 Sep 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-35612 The Caldwell view is a caudally angled radiograph, with its posteroanterior projection allowing for minimal radiation to the orbits. This view may be used in imaging of the skull or facial bones depending on the clinical indications. On this page:This view aids in visualizing the paranasal sinuses, especially the frontal sinus. It can help to assess 4 inflammatory conditions such as sinusitis and secondary osteomyelitis, and sinus polyps or cysts. Additionally, any fractures to the orbit may also be determined through this view.
History and etymologyThe view was first described by Eugene Wilson Caldwell in 1907 3, an American radiologist. ReferencesRelated articles: Imaging in practicePromoted articles (advertising)Which line should be perpendicular to the image receptor for a PA skull projection?When performing a PA projection of the skull, which of the following lines or planes should be perpendicular to the image receptor (IR)? - Any frontal image of the skull (e.g. PA or AP) requires the midsagittal plane be perpendicular to the plane of the IR.
Which of the following should be perpendicular to the image receptor for a PA axial position or Caldwell method of the sinuses?2. The interpupillary line is perpendicular to the image receptor.
Which 2 positioning lines or planes should be perpendicular to the IR for the PA projection of the skull?How should the Midsagittal Plane and the Orbitomeatal Line (OML) be positioned for the PA/PA Axial Projection? The Midsagittal Plane should be perpendicular. The Orbitomeatal Line should be perpendicular.
Where is the image receptor centered for the Parietoacanthial waters method projection of the sinuses?Positioning TMG SINUS MANDIBLE. |