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Can a sinus ct scan tell the difference between a mucocele and a cyst?
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No: Ct scans are for hard tissue. And besides it cannot differentiate between either.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Not likely: This is only usually confirmed py the pathologist. Often, we can tell at the time of the surgery which is most likely.
Answered 5/9/2013
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