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Daily headache.mri showed bilateral mucous retention cysts or polyps within the maxillary sinuses. could this be cause? worth seeing otolaryngologist?
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See oral surgeon: the polyps you reference probably can cause sinus congestion and sinus pressure. These should be removed by an oral and maxillfacial sx to allow beter breathing and less pressure which may be leading to your head aches.
Answered 9/3/2015
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