Mucoceles develop as a result of fluid accumulation when there is obstruction to the drainage of normal sinus secretion. This obstruction can be attributed to past facial trauma, previous surgery or ...

Maxillary sinus retention cysts (MRCs) are typically asymptomatic and require no treatment. An early 30s man presented with a decade-long history of severe left-sided chronic facial pain (CFP).

Complete opacification of the right maxillary sinus was noted with partial opacification of the right frontal and ethmoid sinuses, without breach of the lamina papyracea. There was no intracranial or ...

maxillary sinusitis. The patient was submitted to urgent multidisciplinary surgery: otolaryngologists drained frontal subcutaneous abscess with right supracilliary approach and frontal sinus ...

In both types of sinusitis, one may have suppurative rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, postnasal drainage ... information on the condition of the maxillary and frontal sinuses.

(The Water's view is a posterior-anterior radiograph taken with the neck extended to permit an unobstructed view of the maxillary sinuses. It is taken in an upright position to better identify ...

Sinusitis can cause facial pressure, sinus headache, and other symptoms. Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal ...

The cilia move mucus, a sticky, gelatinous material produced by the mucous membranes, out of the sinuses and into your nose for drainage. Along the way, the mucus traps bacteria and other germs ...

Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, can cause a stuffy or runny nose, a decreased sense of smell, and other symptoms. You can usually manage the symptoms at home with a decongestant. The sinuses are ...

This misalignment can also hinder sinus drainage, raising the likelihood of chronic sinusitis and respiratory infections due to ineffective nasal function. Lean your head back and take a look in ...

Bellak says. When mucus is thin, your sinuses naturally clear out. But when the mucus becomes thick and blocks drainage, the sinus pressure builds, causing pain associated with a sinus headache ...