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What Does "polypoidal Mucosal Thickening" In CT Scan Mean?

today i get the ct scan for sinuses problems. the report says the following observatio. i do not understand that .so you please explain it.
My ct scan report is following
* polypoidal mucosal thickening is seen in both frontal, ethmoidal and maxillary sinuses.
*obstruction of both osteomeatal units by the mucosal over the hypertrophied uncinate process.
*obstruction of both fronto ethmoidal recesses by the mucosal oedema.
*s' shaped deviation of nasal septum.
*hypertrophy of both inferior furbinates.
sir please explain it and tell me what kind of treatment will i take?.
i am waiting for your reply
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Radiologist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

* polypoidal mucosal thickening is seen in both frontal, ethmoidal and maxillary sinuses.
This means you have small fluid filled polyps in air containing spaces on both sides of nose.

*obstruction of both osteomeatal units by the mucosal over the hypertrophied uncinate process.
There is slight inflammation of lining in the inner portion of nasal cavity.

*obstruction of both fronto ethmoidal recesses by the mucosal oedema.
There is slight inflammation also noted in the spaces above the nose.

*s' shaped deviation of nasal septum.
The central bony partition of the nose is crooked.

*hypertrophy of both inferior furbinates.
The inner sides of the nose are enlarged.

These findings suggest nose infection possibly due to allergy and can be treated with medications. The S shaped nasal septum may need surgery if it is causing severe symptoms.
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What Does "polypoidal Mucosal Thickening" In CT Scan Mean?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. * polypoidal mucosal thickening is seen in both frontal, ethmoidal and maxillary sinuses. This means you have small fluid filled polyps in air containing spaces on both sides of nose. *obstruction of both osteomeatal units by the mucosal over the hypertrophied uncinate process. There is slight inflammation of lining in the inner portion of nasal cavity. *obstruction of both fronto ethmoidal recesses by the mucosal oedema. There is slight inflammation also noted in the spaces above the nose. *s shaped deviation of nasal septum. The central bony partition of the nose is crooked. *hypertrophy of both inferior furbinates. The inner sides of the nose are enlarged. These findings suggest nose infection possibly due to allergy and can be treated with medications. The S shaped nasal septum may need surgery if it is causing severe symptoms.