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Had an mri done everything normal mostly except mild ethmoid air cell and bilateral maxillary sinus thickening but don't get sinus headaches explain?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Mild mucosal: thickening of the sinuses is a common incidental MRI finding that is often seen in patients with no symptoms. If you are not having symptoms, it is likely of no significance and requires no treatment.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/6/2018

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A member asked:

Had an mri done everything normal mostly except mild ethmoid air cell and bilateral maxillary sinus thickening but don't get sinus headaches explain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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