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Brain mri revealed an incidental finding of mucosal thickening in the right sphenoid sinus. my doctor said my mri was normal. doesnt this mean i have a sinus infection?
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It is a common finding when CT or MRI of the head is done. Yes, you might have a ethmoid sinusitis in the past during a bad viral syndrome.
Answered 5/13/2022
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The images show signs of an older prior sinus infection in sphenoid sinus, but if that was the sole finding, your films would be considered normal, currently. If concerned about a current upper respiratory tract infection, contact your doctor and discuss in detail.
Answered 5/14/2022
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