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I have had a ct scan & it shows a 10.5 cm retention cyst in my left frontal sinus. i have vertigo & headaches. how is this treated?

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Dr. Michael Gabor
Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 35 years experience
Usually a small: Retention cyst is an asymptomatic and incidental finding, requiring no treatment. Talk to your doc about the relevance of the retention cyst in your case.
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