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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: What does Minimal partial opacification left ethmoid sinus indicate on my CT scan results, a sinus infection, a polyp?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is usually from secretions due to a mild sinus infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

A minimal partial opacification in the left ethmoid sinus is usually from secretions due to a mild sinus infection.

Polyps are usually larger and can be visualised as a rounded area.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Reegards,
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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: It is usually from secretions due to a mild sinus infection. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. A minimal partial opacification in the left ethmoid sinus is usually from secretions due to a mild sinus infection. Polyps are usually larger and can be visualised as a rounded area. Hope your query is answered. Please do write back if you have any doubts. Reegards,