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Ent recommended surgery for: posterior left ethmoid mucocele with some bone demineralization. are sinus mucoceles generally surgically removed?

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Yes: Yes. That is the only treatment.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/9/2013

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Dr. J. Blake Perkins answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Sinus mucoceles are generally removed surgically, as opposed to mucous retention cysts, which usually resolve on their own.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/27/2017

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