Concerning Growth of the Sphenoid Sinus

Pediatric paranasal sinuses—Development, growth, pathology, & functional endoscopic sinus surgery

“…Periods of accelerated growth have been recorded as occurring prior to 5 years of age and also between the ages of 6 and 10 (Park et al, 2010; Shah et al, 2003). The majority of growth has occurred by 14–16 years of age (Barghouth et al, 2002; Hinck & Hopkins, 1960; Karakas & Kavakli, 2005; Park et al, 2010; Rennie et al, 2017b; Sánchez Fernández et al, 2000; Spaeth et al, 1997; Yonetsu et al, 2000). Left–right asymmetry is common however there is no clear consensus regrading which side is larger (Adibelli et al, 2011; Akgul et al, 2016; Barghouth et al, 2002; Chang et al, 2014; Dixon, 1937; Park et al, 2010; Sánchez Fernández et al, 2000; Schaeffer, 1936; Spaeth et al, 1997).…”