Question 1

how do you treat a sinus cyst?

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Mayneed no treatment: An asymptomatic sinus retention cyst may need no treatment. Best to consult your  otolayngologist for review of your xray so appropriate diagnosis is made.

Question 2

how long is recovery after getting a sinus cyst removed?

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Depends: It depends on which sinus and what type of polyp and how big it is.  Talk to your surgeon.

Question 3

what is the procedure on draining a sinus cyst?

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Surgery: Very common to have cysts such as mucus retention cysts in the sinuses. If you perform a sinus ct scan on healthy, asymptomatic people about 39% will demonstrate incidental findings such as cysts. When problematic these are drained via endoscopic sinus surgery.

Question 4

how is a maxillary sinus cyst removed surgically? is it painful afterwards?

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Why bother?: I can't see image well. Most ENT's I know don't remove maxillary "retention" cysts, unless the think it is cancerous, eroding into bone, or causing infections or pressure by blocking the drainage (OMC obstruction). They are not believed to be painful themselves. Can do surgery through the nostril, or under upper lip.

Question 5

mucocele sinus cyst and my gum on same side is blue-ish? is this normal? thanks

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Maybe: Maybe, but you have to see an oral surgeon/dentist to rule out other significant problems.

Question 6

sinus cyst, but why is it making my palate so sore?

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Referred Pain: Your maxillary sinuses are located adjacent to your palate. An irritation on the floor of the sinus can manifest itself as pain either in your palate or your maxillary teeth.

Question 7

i have a mucous sinus cyst, experencing sorness on my palate same side as sinus cyst is it norm 4 this to happen wiv this medical problem x thanks?

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Mcs retention cyst: Many people have these and never know it as they are not generally painful. They are normally found on xray examination and generally do not require any treatment. In contrast to mucoceles that can cause bacterial infections and can erode bone in the sinus;these require removal. Be sure you have the terminology correct and the correct diagnosis. Sounds like mucocele see oral maxillofacial speclst.

Question 8

how does a surgeon remove a maxillary sinus cyst?

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Often unnecessary.: most maxillary sinus cysts are benign and are only found on routine xray examination.  They are usually mucous in origin and rarely is the removal recommended.  If recommended the procedure involves an incision in the muccobuccal fold area and an entry into the sinus is made with a drill.  The cyst is curetted-incision is closed.
Minor if any discomfort.  An office procedure.

Question 9

what should i do to relieve my sinus headache i have a sinus cyst?

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See below: A sinus cyst may develop as a result of a sinus infection.  To relive sinus headaches you should make sure there is no underlying allergy.  Skin testing would be helpful.  Medicines to reduce a sinus headache/allergies include steroid nasal sprays, antihistamines, mucinex, (guaifenesin) decongestants if there is no high blood pressure, and saline sprays.

Question 10

what's the difference between a maxillary sinus cysts (2.5 cm) and a possible (2.5cm) sinus polyp?

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The difference is: A "maxillary cyst" likely refers to a maxillary retention cyst arising. Domeshape, from the floor of the maxillary sinus. Benign, asymptomatic, usually self limited, requiring not treatment.
A "sinus polyp" is likely related to nasal polyps. Usually the "sinus polyp" is accompanied by other polyps of the nose or ethmoid sinuses. Nasal polyps include nasal congestion, sinusitis, decreased smell.

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How does a surgeon remove a maxillary sinus cyst?

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