Ken asks…What could be causing my husbands scalp pain and shooting pains in his ear?It started with sudden allergy or sinus then quickly developed into an earache and he can't even brush his hair without it hurting. Can this all be connected to his sinus?Mary Wei answers:Sounds like a sinus infection
Sinus symptoms are very common during a cold or the flu, but in most cases they are due to the effects of the infecting virus and resolve when the infection does. It is important to
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Faq For Swollen Maxillary Sinus
David asks…Why do I have a really bad head ache when i bend down and there is slight swelling?The pain i have in my head is just above my right eyebrow and is constant. When i bend down it feels like a rush of something to my head and hurts more. Also when i jump up and down my tooth hurts. There is also slight swelling and a bump around my right eyebrow and especially where the headache seems to be concentrating. I have had a headache the last couple of days but only noticed the swelling
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Faq For Opacification Sinus
Mandy asks…Does anyone know what this condition is called (it's like a brain tumor) that my sister's husband has?He was just diagnosed with this congenital problem. It's like a mass that is deep in his brain of veins that can potentially kill him at any time. They are seeing a Specialist right now. He is only in his 30's and they were engaged just a few weeks ago but married immediately after the diagnosis. I know it has 3 initials that stand for the condition. Do you know anything else
Friday, April 19, 2013
Faq For Sinus Infection Radiography
Robert asks…Does my continuous headache/head pressure sound like a sinus headache/infection?I have been having headaches/head pain for the past 3 months. I have been to several doctors and had a brain MRI, but none have been able to help me. After telling a couple friends about my headaches, they have suggested it could be sinus related, but I wanted to ask others who have sinus headaches. Here are my symptoms:
Left side temporal headache/head PRESSURE pain. Started out as severe and shooting
Left side temporal headache/head PRESSURE pain. Started out as severe and shooting
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Faq For Opacification Sinus
Sandra asks…Ct scan shows right thyroid lobe enlarged and 2 nodules?I did a ct scan and shows right thyroid lobe is enlarged and contains two nodules 1.6cm.
Moderate opacification within paranasal sinuses.
What happens next?
Do i need surgery? How big does the nodules be to have surgery?Mary Wei answers:Your doctor may recommend getting a type of biopsy on the nodules where they stick a needle in to suck out some cells for the pathologist to look at under a microscope. It's uncomfortable
Moderate opacification within paranasal sinuses.
What happens next?
Do i need surgery? How big does the nodules be to have surgery?Mary Wei answers:Your doctor may recommend getting a type of biopsy on the nodules where they stick a needle in to suck out some cells for the pathologist to look at under a microscope. It's uncomfortable
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Faq For Maxillary Retention Cyst
Mandy asks…theres a small outgrowth under my tongue since 3 years.what can it be.is it dangerous?plz tel.its not painfulMary Wei answers:Probably it is ranula.
A ranula is a type of cyst (retention cyst) in the floor of the mouth preferably under the tongue. It is not at all dangerous but if distressing u can consult a facio-maxillary surgery specialist.Powered by Yahoo!
A ranula is a type of cyst (retention cyst) in the floor of the mouth preferably under the tongue. It is not at all dangerous but if distressing u can consult a facio-maxillary surgery specialist.Powered by Yahoo!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Faq For Mucous Retention Cysts In Sinuses
James asks…What are the chances of a mucous retention cyst in my sinus' returning?Almost 5 years ago when I was still in the Marines I had a mucous retention cyst removed from deep in my sinus'. My turbinates were also nearly completely closed so I am guessing those were bypassed somehow to allow me to breath through my nose. For about a month after the surgery I could breath fine. I stopped breathing in my sleep and that too stopped happening after the surgery. But a month after it all I
Friday, March 15, 2013
Faq For Polypoid Mucosal Thickening
Paul asks…Help CT Scan Shows Polyp in Sphenoid Sinus?I have been having a lot of headaches behind my left eye for the past 3 years. I got a CT scan with and without contrast and this is what it said.
Images reviewed at bone windows demonstrate mild mucosal thickening in the posterior medial aspect of the left sphenoid sinus with a polypoid lesion. The mastoids and remaining visualized sinuses are normally aerated. The bony calvarium is normal. Impression: Mild paranasal sinus disease.
Do
Images reviewed at bone windows demonstrate mild mucosal thickening in the posterior medial aspect of the left sphenoid sinus with a polypoid lesion. The mastoids and remaining visualized sinuses are normally aerated. The bony calvarium is normal. Impression: Mild paranasal sinus disease.
Do
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Faq For Maxillary Retention Cyst
Sandra asks…MRI of the Brain results after seizure, help please!?After having my son, I was told I was overmedicated on Demerol causing me to seizure leaving me with O2 sats at 61%. I was advised to see a neurologist and he had me get a MRI of the brain. Here are the results, I need help understanding these please: the coronal FLAIR sequences do show asymmetry of the temporal horns, larger on the right. There is evidence suggesting right temporal lobe atrophy relative to the left and also a
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Faq For Opacification Of Maxillary Sinus
John asks…What deos this mean(look in detail)?"X-ray revealed mild opacification of the left maxillary sinus and an osseous deformity at the inferior orbital ridge" in a person who was hit by a softball in the eye`Mary Wei answers:It means the x-ray showed that you have an image of something opaque(which means it's hard to see through) the maxillary sinus which is the largest of the paranasal sinuses (any two pair of sinus cavities) and a bone deformity at the inferior orbital ridge which is
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Faq For Opacification Of Maxillary Sinus
Chris asks…Simple anatomy question on sinuses?1. Which sinus lies between the lateral wall of the nasal cavity and the orbit?
(What is the answer, and what does it mean when it says orbit??)
2. Where is the opening of the maxillary sinus with respect to the floor of the sinus?Mary Wei answers:Imaging of Maxillary Sinusitis (Waters View, CT Scan, MRI ...
16 Dec 2010 ... Axial MRI scan showing opacification of the left maxillary ...
Www.ghorayeb.com/ImagingMaxillarySinusitis.html - ???? -
(What is the answer, and what does it mean when it says orbit??)
2. Where is the opening of the maxillary sinus with respect to the floor of the sinus?Mary Wei answers:Imaging of Maxillary Sinusitis (Waters View, CT Scan, MRI ...
16 Dec 2010 ... Axial MRI scan showing opacification of the left maxillary ...
Www.ghorayeb.com/ImagingMaxillarySinusitis.html - ???? -
Monday, February 25, 2013
Faq For Maxillary Sinus Cyst Polyp
Mandy asks…Can all my medicines im taking be the reason I keep getting chronic sinus infections? Pharmacist or doctors.?I have asthma and take Advair HFA everyday, twice a day along with nasacort (nasal spray) and Singular 10mg once a day. For the past 8 months or so I have had around 5 to 6 sinus infections. each time i get put on either amioxicillen or a Z pack along with Prednisone for my asthma. Is it possible that the infection isn't going away because I do take so many medications on a
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Faq For Long Recovery Maxillary Sinus Surgery
David asks…how long would it take for a 37yr old to recover from quadruple wisdom tooth extraction?can't miss much work
am i looking at serious pain?Mary Wei answers:This is a question for your oral surgeon.
Your recovery time will depend on whether the teeth are impacted (http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/wisdommolars.jpg or http://www.drmcconnell.net/images/wisdom-teeth.jpg), i.e., unable to come straight out.
Your oral surgeon can look at your x-rays and will tell you whether you might
am i looking at serious pain?Mary Wei answers:This is a question for your oral surgeon.
Your recovery time will depend on whether the teeth are impacted (http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/wisdommolars.jpg or http://www.drmcconnell.net/images/wisdom-teeth.jpg), i.e., unable to come straight out.
Your oral surgeon can look at your x-rays and will tell you whether you might
Friday, February 8, 2013
Faq For Polypoid Mucosal Thickening
Donna asks…Gall bladder mucosal thickening?Hi, I'm 35 yrs male with a family history of cancer. I had a ultrasound for kidney stones. Apart from the findings of the kidney stones, the report read "The gall bladder is moderately distended. There are three polypoid mucosal thickenings of 4 to 7 mm. There are no calculus in the gall bladder". My questions are:
1. Is a polypoid mucosal thickening the same as a polyp?
2. Considering my family history, should I have my gall bladder removed?Mary Wei
1. Is a polypoid mucosal thickening the same as a polyp?
2. Considering my family history, should I have my gall bladder removed?Mary Wei
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Faq For Pneumatization Of The Maxillary Sinus
Nancy asks…SINUSITIS (FUNGAL ACTIOLOGY) WITH DNS?this is my CT SCAN REPORT
NCCT PNS
Right frontal sinus, right ethmoidal air cells and right maxillary sinus are complety opacified by soft tissue density material with areas of hyperdensities seen within it S/O FUNGAL ACTIOLOGY.
LEFT frontal sinus, left ethmoidal air cells,left maxillary sinus and right sphenoid sinus are partially oacified by soft tisssus density with areas of hyperdensities within it .
left sphenoid sinus is clear .
DNS
NCCT PNS
Right frontal sinus, right ethmoidal air cells and right maxillary sinus are complety opacified by soft tissue density material with areas of hyperdensities seen within it S/O FUNGAL ACTIOLOGY.
LEFT frontal sinus, left ethmoidal air cells,left maxillary sinus and right sphenoid sinus are partially oacified by soft tisssus density with areas of hyperdensities within it .
left sphenoid sinus is clear .
DNS
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Faq For Maxillary Sinus Cyst Surgery
Mandy asks…What do the results of my MRI mean?So last year I did an MRI and CT scan to see how my jaws are because I have TMJ. In the MRI it says that I can a broad-based mucus cyst versus polyp within the inferior aspect of the right maxillary sinus and a mild mucosal thickening within the left maxillary sinus. So my question is what does the exactly mean? Do I have to go though a procedure to get ride of the mucus?
I'm 18 btw
I know that it has nothing to do with TMJ but thats what they
I'm 18 btw
I know that it has nothing to do with TMJ but thats what they
Monday, January 14, 2013
Faq For Maxillary Sinus Cyst
Ruth asks…MRI scan results, dont understand?ok im 15 and because of my many unexplained mental sympptoms i was having, they scan my brain
The reportsaid normal white/grey matter and something about a mucus retention cyst in my left maxillary antrum
can someone explain what that actually means!?
thanksMary Wei answers:Maxillary antrum
maxillary antrum is the same thing as the maxillary sinus.
A air filled cavity within the maxilla (bone that forms the face and upper jaw). The maxillary
The reportsaid normal white/grey matter and something about a mucus retention cyst in my left maxillary antrum
can someone explain what that actually means!?
thanksMary Wei answers:Maxillary antrum
maxillary antrum is the same thing as the maxillary sinus.
A air filled cavity within the maxilla (bone that forms the face and upper jaw). The maxillary
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Faq For Maxillary Sinus Cyst
Robert asks…Should I get a second opinion from?another neurologist. So I had my first mri of the head/brain back in 2007, with a neurologist in NYC. The mri result indicated, I had nothing, but a cyst (a maxillary sinus one). However, he told me its nothing to worry about, because its not that serious for the moment. So, now I got my second mri of the brain/head, this past November 2011, in pa, which the neurologist told me she found absolutely nothing (note: not even the cyst (maxillary
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Faq For Maxillary Sinus Cyst
John asks…Right Maxillary and left ethmoid retention cyst or polyp formation is noted?Only professionals) that is from a final report, brain MRI.
is that bad? and any more info. u could give me, thanks.Mary Wei answers:Mucous retention cysts in the sinuses are very common findings, often in people who are having no sinus problems at all. They dont necessarily need treatment, but you should follow up with your doctor because only they know for sure what they were looking for on the scans and
is that bad? and any more info. u could give me, thanks.Mary Wei answers:Mucous retention cysts in the sinuses are very common findings, often in people who are having no sinus problems at all. They dont necessarily need treatment, but you should follow up with your doctor because only they know for sure what they were looking for on the scans and
Monday, January 7, 2013
Faq For Maxillary Sinus Cyst
James asks…What percentage of dentigerous cysts are cancerous?CT scan found atypical, possible dentigerous cyst in the maxillary sinus.Mary Wei answers:Dentigerous cyst = Follicular cyst :
It's a benign entity , but some kind of tumors can arise from this cysts ( unusually - but the exact percent is not demonstrated in our text ) :
Odontogenic tumors, such as the ameloblastoma, occasionally arise from the lining of the follicular cyst . Less common but of importance is the occurrence of
It's a benign entity , but some kind of tumors can arise from this cysts ( unusually - but the exact percent is not demonstrated in our text ) :
Odontogenic tumors, such as the ameloblastoma, occasionally arise from the lining of the follicular cyst . Less common but of importance is the occurrence of
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