1Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2Professor & Head, Department of Radiology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
3P.G Final year, Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
4P.G First year, Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5PhD student, Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Deepa Durga Roy, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, E-mail: deepadurgaroy@bhu.ac.in, Contact : +919119688882
Online Published on 24 December, 2024.
The examination of male and female anatomical distinctions has been a subject of considerable interest in diverse scientific domains. This research seeks to explore sexual dimorphism within the North Indian population by evaluating the maxillary sinus dimensions assessed through computed tomography (CT) imaging.
CT scans of 300 individuals aged between 05-85 years underwent precise measurements of bilateral maxillary sinus which included length, width, height, area ,perimeter and volume. Intraobserver and interobserver tests were conducted to assess measurement reliability. Statistical analyses were applied to investigate potential variations in these measurements based on sex.
The study revealed significantly higher maxillary sinus measurement values in males. Cross-validation demonstrated 65% correct classification in males and 71.4% in females, with varying accuracy across age groups and different parameters.
This research emphasizes on the utility of maxillary sinus in sex determination and finds maxillary sinus volume to be the best parameter.
Maxillary Sinus, CT Imaging, Sexual Dimorphism
