The maxillary sinuses are shaped like a pyramid and each contain three cavities, which point sideways, inwards, and downwards. The sinuses are small air-filled holes found in the bones of the face.

Is it normal for a person suffering from sinuses to experience headaches..dizzy spells... forgetful and a blurry vision from time to time? Recently went to the Dr and was told it's normal since I have ...

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The maxillary sinus mucous retention cyst (erroneously called 'polyp') is an extremely common incidental finding that rarely, if ever, requires treatment.

Maxillary sinus cancer is a rare form of cancer that develops near the nose. It can be very aggressive and symptoms may include facial lumps and pain or a decreased ability to smell.

Imaging, specifically cone-beam CT, helped clinicians remove an ectopic third molar and an infected cyst from a patient's maxillary sinus, which is a rare site for a tooth to erupt, according to a ...

The maxillary sinuses "allow the nose to change shape without affecting other areas of the face," explains Nathan Holton, a biological anthropologist at the University of Iowa and lead author on ...

Number stages for maxillary sinus cancer The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is and whether it has spread. It helps your doctor decide which treatment you need. It can also give some idea of ...

Together, the T, N and M stages give a complete description of the stage of your cancer. For example, if you have a T2, N0, M0 cancer of the maxillary sinuses, you have a tumour that has begun to grow ...