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Acute maxillary sinusitis

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Recurrent cough and headache.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Paranasal sinuses

x-ray

Partial opacification of the maxillary sinuses with air-fluid levels are seen bilaterally.

The other paranasal sinuses are unremarkable.

Nasal septum appears normal.

Chest

x-ray

Unremarkable chest radiograph study.

Case Discussion

Imaging features suggest acute maxillary sinusitis.

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