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What does there is a mucous retention cyst and mucousal edema in antrum of right maxillary sinus mean? all other sinus pnuematized. bad infection?

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Sinus cyst: A common finding in sinus fils or CT scan. Often seen in allergic patients. Mucocele (mucosal cyst) in sinus can be seen in 20% of asymptomatic normal patients. Mucosal edema is consistent with allergic patient and does not require surgery unless there are repeated sinus infections

Answered 7/25/2017

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