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What is a defect in the medial maxillary wall of the sinuses? it's in the paranasal area but i'm not sure exactly where that is.
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Its located: on either side of your nose (your CHEEKS) The sinus is actually inside your cheekbones and defects in maxillary sinuses are fairly common "incidental" findings (ie: by themselves do NOT make a Diagnosis!) Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 12/30/2016
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