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).

Viking life wasn’t just tough, it was often chronically painful. For proof, all you need to do is examine their skulls.

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 ...

The conventional (or plain film) examination usually consists of Water's, Caldwell's lateral, and basal views of the sinuses. These give excellent visualization of the frontal and maxillary ...

In some cases, plain sinus films are adequate to make the diagnosis of acute sinusitis in the maxillary and sphenoid sinuses. For example, the finding of air-fluid levels in the sinuses are ...

(a) subdural and inter-hemyspheric empyema; (b) frontal subcutaneous abscess; (c) frontal sinusitis; (d–e) right orbital abscess and ethmoidal sinusitis; (f) maxillary sinusitis. The patient was ...

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 ...

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 ...

If a cold or upper respiratory infection lingers long enough, it may turn into a sinus infection known as sinusitis. Symptoms can include a runny nose and nasal congestion accompanied by pain ...