Question 1

what is mucosal opacification of maxillary infundibulum?

Accepted Answer

Blockage of sinus: The extremely narrow space allowing air to enter the maxillary sinus (sinus under the eye) and allow drainage from that sinus is called the infundibulum.  Opacification of that narrow channel is the first phase of acute inflammation of that sinus.  If this blockage becomes chronic, a rhinologic surgeon can open that passage and allow  resolution of problem.

Question 2

ct scan sinuses. complete opacification left frontal sinus and its drainage pathway. no air-fluid levels. moderate anterior left ethmoid sinus opacification mild left maxillary sinus mucosal thickening. could you please explain and how these treated?

Accepted Answer

: CT scan indicates chronic sinusitis. No air fluid levels mean no acute sinusitis. Please follow up with your ENT surgeon to assess severity of your symptoms and treatment options.

Question 3

opacification right frontoethmoidal recess. mild-to-moderate mucosal thickening of the ethmoid air cells. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

You have sinusitis: these findings are consistent with a diagnosis of sinusitis.  You need to discuss with your physician and develop a treatment program.

Question 4

what does mild opacification of the right maxillary sinus mean?

Accepted Answer

Early problem signs: A sinus on x-ray should appear black, . Opacification will appear white or grey. This could be  fluid, polyps or inflammation of the the mucosal membrane. See your doctor to determine the cause.

Question 5

what does extensive opacification of the right maxillary sinus mean?

Accepted Answer

Opacification: On a radiograph means that something that is normally lucent (dark on x-ray because it lacks density) has some level of radio-opaqueness.

This opacification can be due to fluid & mucus from sinusitis, blood from surgery or injury, bone grafting from sinus lifts, to cysts & other masses - benign and malignant.

That finding needs to be correlated with any current or recent symptoms, illnesses, etc.

Question 6

mri: mild opacification of the inferior left maxillary & right sphenoid sinuses. a mild opacification is seen in the inferior right mastoid air cells?

Accepted Answer

If no symptoms....: Probably nothing to worry about.  Many patients have some mucosal thickening or a small amount of fluid in 1 or more of the sinuses or mastoid air cells.

However, if there is pressure, pain or tenderness over the sinuses or around/behind an ear, a fever or foul smelling, bloody or purulent nasal secretions, a sinus infection or mastoiditis is a concern. 

Please see your doctor.

Question 7

cysts in maxillary sinuses, right larger than left opacification of mastoid aircells puncture high signal area subcortical white matter nasal septu?

Accepted Answer

Reason for MRI?: If this was supposed to  be an MRI of the brain then, the read of the sinuses is a common "red herring" that radiologists always tend to comment on but rarely do the comments make it into the annals of CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE nor do they ever have to do with the initial reason for which the scan was obtained.  Bottom line is probably of no importance.  But check with your doctor or neurologist.

Question 8

i had mri. what does this mean "near complete opacification left frontal sinus with peripheral mucosal thinking in central t1 hyperintense proteinaceous secretions. several contiguous opacified left anterior ethmoid air cells too. rest of sinus clear?

Accepted Answer

Translation: The sinus cavities in the skull make it lighter by developing as you get older &amp; filling with air. The comment "complete opacification" just means the spaces where air was expected (and darker on x-ray) are full of fluid so they are denser than expected. Whether this is just trapped fluid or pus is for your doctor to decide.

Question 9

hi doctors. what does this mean please? on mri of brain. near complete opacification of left frontal sinus, with several contiguous opacified left anterior ethmoid air cells. there is mucosal thickening with central proteinaceous secretions?

Accepted Answer

: These findings signify that you've had sinus infections/inflammation. There's scarring and it's likely that mucus is clogging sinus cavities. You may require aggressive measures to promote drainage of this mucus including steam inhalations or even surgical drainage depending upon symptoms. Your ENT specialist can advise you best.

Question 10

what would mucosal thickening in the maxillary sinus mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: In most cases this phrase is used to describe some level of sinus inflammation. Make sure you discuss your specific case with your treating physician.

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Ct scan sinuses. complete opacification left frontal sinus and its drainage pathway. no air-fluid levels. moderate anterior left ethmoid sinus opacification mild left maxillary sinus mucosal thickening. could you please explain and how these treated?

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Opacification right frontoethmoidal recess. mild-to-moderate mucosal thickening of the ethmoid air cells. what does this mean?

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What does mild opacification of the right maxillary sinus mean?

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What does extensive opacification of the right maxillary sinus mean?

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Mri: mild opacification of the inferior left maxillary & right sphenoid sinuses. a mild opacification is seen in the inferior right mastoid air cells?

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Cysts in maxillary sinuses, right larger than left opacification of mastoid aircells puncture high signal area subcortical white matter nasal septu?

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I had mri. what does this mean "near complete opacification left frontal sinus with peripheral mucosal thinking in central t1 hyperintense proteinaceous secretions. several contiguous opacified left anterior ethmoid air cells too. rest of sinus clear?

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Hi doctors. what does this mean please? on mri of brain. near complete opacification of left frontal sinus, with several contiguous opacified left anterior ethmoid air cells. there is mucosal thickening with central proteinaceous secretions?

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What would mucosal thickening in the maxillary sinus mean?

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