Sinusitis: Layering fluids in a sinus on MRI is an indication of sinusitis, but anything that causes swelling and blockage of the normal drainage of a sinus will cause fluid to collect. Most common causes include viral upper respiratory infections (colds), allergies, and bacterial infections. Rarely fungal infections occur.
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Sinus infection: Fluid levels in a sinus usually mean infection. Normal sinus mucus would not layer to the point of standing out on an mri.
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