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I have a cyst in my sphenoid sinus cavity that is 1.5 cm. it was found on a mri. should i have it removes or what options are there?
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Usually: retention cysts are incidental findings requiring no further treatment. If you are not having any related symptoms, and if it clearly simply represents a cyst, probably no treatment is necessary, but talk to your doctor about it.
Answered 9/7/2015
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