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What Does Moderate Opacification Of The Left Sphenoid Sinus Indicate?

Hello, My 16 year old daughter suffers from severe chronic sinus pain and infections-she has been treated for 5 sinus infection in the past 12 months in fact. She recently had a CT scan with the following results: Moderate opacification of the left sphenoid sinus. Meaning? Thank you!
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
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Moderate opacification of the left sphenoid sinus is due to chronic sinusitis.
Due to chronic inflammation,mucus lining of sinus becomes thick and it may lead to formation of polyp.This lead to opacity.
Your report doesn't mention about the status of other sinuses like maxillary,frontal and ethmoid sinus.
Isolated sphenoid sinus doesn't require any definitive treatment because it is dangerous area to intervene.

She require treatment for sinusitis.Nasal steroids,decongestants and antihistaminics should be prescribed.She should also avoid allergens.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does Moderate Opacification Of The Left Sphenoid Sinus Indicate?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Moderate opacification of the left sphenoid sinus is due to chronic sinusitis. Due to chronic inflammation,mucus lining of sinus becomes thick and it may lead to formation of polyp.This lead to opacity. Your report doesn t mention about the status of other sinuses like maxillary,frontal and ethmoid sinus. Isolated sphenoid sinus doesn t require any definitive treatment because it is dangerous area to intervene. She require treatment for sinusitis.Nasal steroids,decongestants and antihistaminics should be prescribed.She should also avoid allergens. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan