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Brain mri show bilateral mucosal disease, mexillary, ethmoid, sphenoid & frontal sinuses involvement. why is my dr. not treating it with anything?headeac

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

No need: Such findings are seen frequently and have little relationship to symptoms.

Answered 4/21/2015

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Dr. Anthony Filly answered

Specializes in Radiology

Symptoms?: We see this frequently to certain degrees on many many scans in asymptomatic people. Since it sounds like you have a headache, it's worth treating, but may not help. This is not generally a sign of acute sinusitis.

Answered 4/21/2015

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A member asked:

Brain mri show bilateral mucosal disease, mexillary, ethmoid, sphenoid & frontal sinuses involvement. why is my dr. not treating it with anything?headeac

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Dr. Anthony Filly answered

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