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A member asked:

I have small air fluid level in the right maxillary antrum what is this?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

An air fluid level: Is a potential sign of acute sinusitis. The maxillary sinus is the one behind your cheek.

Answered 8/22/2017

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My 6 year old son's CT Scan results indicates there is fluid level within Maxillary Sinus. What does fluid level mean? Thank you.

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