Question 1

can a polyp or retention cyst in the maxillary sinus cause imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Possible but rare: Polyps or cysts in the maxillary sinuses are very common.  Unless they are obstructing the opening to the sinus, they are completely benign and nothing should be done, especially surgery. If it blocks the opening, a simple endoscopic surgery can remove the blockage and improve symptoms.

Question 2

what is a small retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus?

Accepted Answer

Mucus cyst of sinus: A mucus retention cyst is a common variant seen on ct scans. This is mucus trapped under the mucus membrane lining the sinus. This creates a raised cyst in the sinus typically with no symptoms. Most of the time, no intervention is needed.

Question 3

there is semi circumscribed t2 hyperintensity in the right maxillary sinus. retention cyst, right maxillary sinus. please translate?

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Retention cysts in: The maxillary sinuses are not uncommon and usually do not cause symptoms. They are very thin walled, fluid filled sacs. Unless they obstruct the sinus ostia or are associated with other sinus disease they are usually left untreated. These are often serendipitous findings on head ct's or mri's performed for unrelated reasons.

Question 4

lateral right maxillary sinus 8 mm ap x 6 mm transverse x 9 mm craniocaudad mucous retention cyst versus polyp. 

what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Cyst in sinus: It means that you have  a small soft tissue mass in your right cheek sinus.  It if nearly impossible to differentiate solid versus fluid-filled masses on a ct scan.  Either way, no treatment is generally necessary for this condition.

Question 5

i had mri because  of my headache and it revild that i have23mm mucusal retention cyst in right maxillary sinus  now what should  i do is it dangrouse?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous: Many people have these sinus polyps or mucocele or retention cysts. There may be many reasons for them but allergies play a roll as well.  See your doctor about the best way he/she likes to treat them, if at all

Question 6

what is mucosal edema of right maxillary sinus and mucous retention cyst?

Accepted Answer

Mucous membrane: Often this is from an allergic reaction. If the thickening is significant, one needs to consider an infection in the sinuses.  Do note that pregnancy itself can cause nasal congestion (especially if you have never had nasal symptoms prior to your pregnancy).

Question 7

i was diagnosed after mri with prominent adenoid pad and tiny mucosal retention cyst in both maxillary sinus. what are my options?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms?: Why was the MRI done? If you are having nasal obstruction or obstructive sleep apnea, your ENT doc may recommend removal of the adenoids. If no nasal obstruction of concern about the adenoid tissue being a tumor, I would think no treatment necessary.
The mucus retention cysts of the maxillary sinuses usually do not require treatment unless the doc suspects another diagnosis.

Question 8

please translate: "mucous retention cyst in right maxillary sinus. bulbous mucosal thickening of left inferior turbinate is noted. mucosal retention cyst is also noted within left aspect of nasopharynx."

Accepted Answer

Retention cysts: Mucus retention cysts in the sinuses are common. As many as 30-40% of asymptomatic patients will have cysts of the sinuses on ct scans. The majority of these shrink without treatment or don’t change over time. Without symptoms or complications, observation is the best course to take. Thickening of turbinates can mean anything, from allergy to anatomic variance.

Question 9

i'm experiencing nasal congestion and have a retention cyst in left maxillary sinus. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Common finding : Usually,  a mucous retention cyst in one maxillary sinus is of little importance or concern. The cyst is  a mucus filled structure on the floor or side walls of the sinus. It can gradually enlarge, but not necessarily. It is unrelated to your nasal congestion. This is something you need to discuss with your otolaryngologist further about long term treatment and follow-up.

Question 10

can a mucous retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus cause headaches, double vision and selling around the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Sinus cyst: Cysts or inflammation of a maxillary sinus can cause cheek discomfort and headaches but double vision would not be usual. An otolaryngologist(ear,nose and throat specialist), opthalmologist or neurologist could advise you further.

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There is semi circumscribed t2 hyperintensity in the right maxillary sinus. retention cyst, right maxillary sinus. please translate?

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Lateral right maxillary sinus 8 mm ap x 6 mm transverse x 9 mm craniocaudad mucous retention cyst versus polyp. what does that mean?

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I had mri because of my headache and it revild that i have23mm mucusal retention cyst in right maxillary sinus now what should i do is it dangrouse?

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What is mucosal edema of right maxillary sinus and mucous retention cyst?

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I was diagnosed after mri with prominent adenoid pad and tiny mucosal retention cyst in both maxillary sinus. what are my options?

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Please translate: "mucous retention cyst in right maxillary sinus. bulbous mucosal thickening of left inferior turbinate is noted. mucosal retention cyst is also noted within left aspect of nasopharynx."

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I'm experiencing nasal congestion and have a retention cyst in left maxillary sinus. what does that mean?

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Can a mucous retention cyst in the left maxillary sinus cause headaches, double vision and selling around the eyes?

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