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I had mri because of my headache and it revild that i have23mm mucusal retention cyst in right maxillary sinus now what should i do is it dangrouse?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Not dangerous: Many people have these sinus polyps or mucocele or retention cysts. There may be many reasons for them but allergies play a roll as well. See your doctor about the best way he/she likes to treat them, if at all

Answered 4/22/2018

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