A member asked:

I have a large cyst on one side of my sinuses. could this be cancerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Majority are benign: Majority of sinus cysts are benign , most of them are located in maxillary sinus. Don't worry speak to your doctor for nature of it and treatment.

Answered 8/30/2013

5.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have a large cyst on one side of my sinuses. could this be cancerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a small cyst on my left kidney, my neighbor says two people she knows had cysts that turned into cancer, is that true? i know those people, one died, also have a lump on left side of my forehead, im seeing a doctor in oct and a dermo in nov?

A member asked:

9 wk old has sm. Lump behind ears & neck. 1 has gotten much bigger recently. No fever. Dr. Said lymph nodes & large one is cyst. I'm concerned the "cyst" grew so fast? Worried its cancer or infection.

A member asked:

How likely is a dermoid cyst going to be cancerous? Just had one removed

A member asked:

Larger of 2 cysts is 21x19 with internal echoes indicating that it is complex. What does that mean and does it sound or mean cancer?

A member asked:

How does one distinguish between an arachnoid cyst and a tumor? Without contrast. How can one see if it is an arachnoid cyst and not another type of cyst or a cancerous cyst? Also if arachnoid, how can one tell it is or isnt the cause of symptoms?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Does an ovarian cyst causes pain during sex have to be a large one or can it be small in size? And is it necessarily cancerous?

Let me try this again one ovary larger than other ovary only shows simple folllicular cyst on ultrasound nothing abnormal can cancer present a just an enlargrment with nothing abormal on ultrasound?

I know cervical cancer doesnt have many symptoms unless its advanced. I have been having pelvic pain on one side. Normal pap about 5 yrs ago. Is pelvic pain felt on both sides if cervical cancer? No history of female probs except a cyst once

Menstrual like cramping more dominant on one side 2-3days after ovulation.Feels like bad ovulation pain.What can this mean (ovarian cyst? Cancer?)

I'm 24 years old I have autioimmune disease Cancer is very bad on my mom and dad's side Ive been dealing with Re occurring ovarian cyst they come they go away one I had recently grew the size of a softball it went away I have vaginal pain still?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?