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What does it mean left frontal sinus is hypoplastic?

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Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Hypoplastic sinus: It just means that your sinus is small. It usually does not cause a problem.

Answered 9/11/2013

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A member asked:

What does it mean left frontal sinus is hypoplastic?

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Dr. David Martin answered

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