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What does partial opacification of the middle ethmoid air cells bilaterally mean in a brain mri? csf leak was expected, but this was the only finding?
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Chronic sinus: Mild chronic sinus inflammation but no intracerebral abnormalities. CSF leak is not usually found by MRI. Discuss next steps with your doctor
Answered 12/29/2020
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