Radiographic assessment of the influence of metopism in frontal sinus morphology – a systematic review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i10.8993Keywords:
Anatomy; Frontal sinus; Metopism; Radiology; Suture.Abstract
Objective: This systematic literature reviews aimed to revisit radiographic observational studies the find out the potential influence of metopism in frontal sinus (FS) development. Methodology: Medline, Scopus, SciELO, LILACS and Web of Science databases were searched. Only cross-sectional and case-control original studies were eligible. Two reviewers independently participated in each phase of this review. General, methodological and outcome-related information of each study were extracted. Risk of bias was assessed with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal tool for observational studies. Based on the limitations of each study, recommendations were made following EQUATOR/STROBE guidelines. Results: Depicted in an adapted PRISMA flowchart, three-hundred and sixty-five studies were identified and seven (published between 1959-2019) remained for qualitative analysis. Without considering studies with overlapping samples, five-hundred and nine skulls with metopism were detected. FS aplasia reached a prevalence of nearly 13%. Four studies (three with overlapping samples) observed a tendency of FS underdevelopment in skulls with metopism, while three studies suggested the opposite. Higher risk of bias was found in the latter. Conclusion: The available and most recent scientific literature points toward an eventual influence of metopism in FS underdevelopment. Due to the study of overlapping samples and the lack of standardized reporting protocols of methods and outcomes, however, the evidence extracted in the present systematic literature review does not confirm the association of FS underdevelopment and metopism.
References
Moore, K. L., Dalley, A. F., & Agur, A. M. R. (2017). Clinically oriented anatomy. 8th ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia.
Schünke, M., Schulte, E., & Schumacher, U. (2014). Prometheus LernAtlas der Anatomie. 4th ed. Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Stuttgart.
Tortora, G. J., & Nielsen, M. T. (2017). Principles of human anatomy. 14th ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc, Hoboken.
Rawlani, S., & Rawlani, S. (2013). Textbook of general anatomy. 2nd ed. Jaypee Brothers Med Pub Ltd, London.
Craigie, D. (1838). Elements of anatomy, general, special, and comparative. 7th ed. Encyclopaedia Britanica, Chicago.
Miura, T., Perlyn, C. A., Kinboshi, M., Ogihara, N., Kobayashi-Miura, M., Morriss-Kay, G. M., & Shiota, K. (2009). Mechanism of skull suture maintenance and interdigitation. J Anat, 215(6), 642-655, http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7580.2009.01148.x
Skrzat, J., Walocha, J., & Zawiliński, J. (2004). A note on the morphology of the metopic suture in the human skull. Folia Morphol, 63(4), 481-484.
Lipsett, B. J., & Steanson, K. (2019). Anatomy, head and neck, fontanelles. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island.
Vu, H. L., Panchal, J., Parker, E. E., Levine, N. S., & Francel, P. (2001). The timing of physiologic closure of the metopic suture: a review of 159 patients using reconstructed 3D CT scans of the craniofacial region. J Craniofac Surg, 12(6), 527-532, http://doi.org/10.1097/00001665-200111000-00005
Zdilla, M. J., Russell, M. L., Koons, A. W., Bliss, K. N., & Mangus, K. R. (2018). Metopism: a study of the persistent metopic suture. J Craniofac Surg, 29(1), 204-208, http://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000004030.
Bademci, G., Kendi, T., & Agalar, F. (2007). Persistent metopic suture can mimic the skull fractures in the emergency setting? Neurocirugia, 18(3), 238-240.
Vinchon, M. (2019). The metopic suture: Natural history. Neurochirurgie, 65(5), 239-245, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuchi.2019.09.006
Aksu, F., Cirpan, S., Mas, N. G., Karabekir, S., & Magden, A. O. (2014). Anatomic features of metopic suture in adult dry skulls. J Craniofac Surg, 25(3), 1044-1046. http://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000000564
Nelke, K. H., Pawlak, W., Kurlej, W., & Gerber, H. (2014). Metopic frontal suture in a patient with severe dentofacial deformity undergoing bimaxillary surgery. J Craniofac Surg, 25(2), 517-518. http://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000000681
Nikolova, S., Toneva, D., Georgiev, I., & Lazarov, N. (2018). Relation between metopic suture persistence and frontal sinus development. InTech Open [epud] http://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.79376
Silva, R. F., Rodrigues, L. G., Manica, S., Franco, R. P. A. V., & Franco, A. (2019). Human identification established by the analysis of frontal sinus seen in anteroposterior skull radiographs using the mento-naso technique – a forensic case report. Rev Bras Odontol Legal RBOL, 6(1), 62-66, http://doi.org/10.21117/rbol.v6i1.222
Silva, R. F., Vaz, C. G., Domiciano, M. L., Franco, A., Nunes, C. A. B. C. M., & Prado, M. M. (2014) Radiographic alterations of the frontal sinus morphology according to variations of the vertical angle in posteroanterior radiographs of the skull. Acta Scient Health Sci, 36(1), 113-117, http://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v36i1.20243
Fahrioglu, S. L., & Andarolo, C. (2018). Anatomy, head and neck, sinus function and development. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island.
Silva, R., Pinto, R. N., Ferreira, G. M., & Daruge Júnior, E. (2008). Importance of frontal sinus radiographs for human identification. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol, 74(5), 798, http://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-72992008000500027
Silva, R. F., Prado, F. B., Caputo, I. G., Devito, K. L., Botelho, T. L., & Daruge Júnior, E. (2009). The forensic importance of frontal sinus radiographs. J Forensic Legal Med, 16(1), 18-23, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2008.05.016.
Silva, R. F., Picoli, F. F., Botelho, T. L., Resende, R. G., & Franco, A. (2017). Forensic identification of decomposed human body through comparison between ante-mortem and post-mortem CT images of frontal sinuses: case report. Acta Stomatol Croat, 51(3), 227-231, http://doi.org/10.15644/asc51/3/6.
Silva, R. F., Franco, A., Dias, P. E. M., Gonçalves, A. S., Paranhos, L. R. (2013). Interrelationship between forensic radiology and forensic Odontology – a case report of identified skeletal remains. J Forensic Radiol Imag, 4(1), 201-206, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jofri.2013.06.005
Furtado, C., Pompeo, D. D., Furtado, A., Paranhos, L. R., Franco, A., & Rivera, L. M. L. (2018). Lack of significant volumetric alteration after rapid maxillary expansion supports the use of frontal sinuses for human identification purposes. J Forensic Radiol Imag, 12, 64-67, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jofri.2018.02.008
Beaini, T. L., Duailibi-Neto, E. F., Chilvarquer, I., & Melani RF. (2015). Human identification through frontal sinus 3D superimposition: pilot study with cone beam computer tomography. J Forensic Legal Med, 36, 63-69, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2015.09.003.
Sahlstrand-Johnson, P., Jannert, M., Strömbeck, A., & Abul-Kasim, K. (2011). Computed tomography measurements of different dimensions of maxillary and frontal sinuses. BMC Med Imaging, 11, 8, http://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2342-11-8
Ribeiro, F. A. (2000). Standardized measurements of radiographic films of the frontal sinuses: an aid to identifying unknown persons. Ear Nose Throat J, 79, 26-8,30,32-33. http://doi.org/10.1177/014556130007900108
Moher, D., Shamseer, L., Clarke, M., Ghersi, D., Liberati, A., Petticrew, M., et al. (2015). Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 statement. Syst Rev, 4, 1, http://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-4-1
Higgins, J. P. T., & Green, S. (2011). Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions version. The Cochrane Collaboration, London.
Munn, Z., Moola, S., Lisy, K., Riitano, D., & Tufanaru, C. (2015). Methodological guidance for systematic reviews of observational epidemiological studies reporting prevalence and cumulative incidence data. Int J Evid Based Healthc, 13(3), 147-153, http://doi.org/10.1097/XEB.0000000000000054
EQUATOR. (2020). Enhancing the quality and transparency of health research. Available via Equator website. https://www.equator-network.org
STROBE. (2020). Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology. Available via Strobe website. https://www.strobe-statement.org
Marciniak, R., & Nizankowski, C. (1959). Metopism and its correlation with frontal sinuses. Acta Radiol, 51, 343-352, http://doi.org/10.3109/00016925909171105
Bilgin, S., Kantarcı, U. H., Duymus, M., Yildirim, C. H., Ercakmak, B., Orman, G. et al. (2013) Association between frontal sinus development and persistent metopic suture. Folia Morphol, 72(4), 306-310, http://doi.org/10.5603/fm.2013.0051
Guerram, A., Le Minor, J. M., Renger, S., & Bierry, G. (2014). Brief communication: the size of the human frontal sinuses in adults presenting complete persistence of the metopic suture. Am J Phys Anthropol, 154(4), 621-627, http://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.22532
Nikolova, S., Toneva, D., & Georgiev, I. (2016). A persistent metopic suture – incidence and influence on the frontal sinus development (preliminary data). Acta Morphol Anthropol, 23, 85-92.
Nikolova, S., Toneva, D., Georgiev, I., Lazarov, N. (2018). Digital radiomorphometric analysis of the frontal sinus and assessment of the relation between persistent metopic suture and frontal sinus development. Am J Forensic Anthropol 165(3), 492-506, http://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.23375
Sandre, L. B., Mundim-Picoli, M. B. V., Picoli, F. F., Rodrigues, L. G., Bueno, J. M., & Silva, R. F. (2017). Prevalence of agenesis of frontal sinus in human skulls with metopism. J Forensic Odonto-Stomatol 35, 20-27.
Nikolova, S., & Toneva, D. (2019). Frontal sinus dimensions in the presence of persistent metopic suture. Acta Morphol Anthropol, 26, 90-96.
Baaten, P. J. J., Haddad, M., Abi-Nader, K., Abi-Ghosn, A., Al-Kutoubi, A., & Jurjus, A. R. (2003). Incidence of metopism in the Lebanese population. Clin Anat 16(2), 148-151, http://doi.org/10.1002/ca.10050
Torgersen, J. (1950). A roentgenological study of the metopic suture. Acta Radiol, 33(1), 1-11.
Welcker, H. (1862). Untersuchungen uber wachstum und bau des menschli-chen schädels. Allgemeine verhältnisse des schädelwachsthums und schädelbaues. Normaler schädel deutschen stammes. Engelmann, Leipzig.
Rochlin, D. G., Rubaschewa, A. (1934). Zum problem des metopismus, Z Menschl Vererb Konstitutionsl, 18, 339-348.
Monteiro, H., Pinto, S., Ramos, A., & Tavares, A. S. (1957). Aspects morphologiques des sinus para-nasaux. Acta Anatomy, 30, 508-522.
Monteiro, H., & Ramos, A. (1953). Metopismo e seios frontais. Acta Iber Radiol Cancerol, 2, 57-61.
Vikram, S., Padubidri, J. R., & Dutt, A. R. (2014). A rare case of persistent metopic suture in an elderly individual: Incidental autopsy finding with clinical implications. Arch Med Health Sci, 2, 61-63, http://doi.org/10.4103/2321-4848.133817
Rubira-Bullen, I. R. F., Rubira, C. M. F., Sarmento, V. A., & Azevedo, R. A. (2010). Frontal sinus size on facial plain radiographs. J Morphol Sci, 27, 77-81.
Silva, R. F., Rodrigues, L. G., Picoli, F. F., Bueno, J. M., Franco, R. P. A. V., & Franco, A. (2019). Morphological analysis of frontal sinuses registered in an occlusal film by intraoral radiographic device – a case report. J Forensic Radiol Imag, 17, 1-4, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jofri.2019.03.001.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2020 Raquel Porto Alegre Valente Franco; Ademir Franco; Maria de Pádua Fernandes; Adriele Alves Pinheiro; Ricardo Henrique Alves da Silva
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:
1) Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
2) Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
3) Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.
