Mucocele of the left maxillary antrum

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Nasal discharge; headache; case of recurrent sinusitis.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

MRI through the paranasal sinuses demonstrates complete opacification of the left maxillary antrum. The content is isointense on T1, intermediate signal centrally and high signal peripherally on T2 and demonstrates only peripheral enhancement. The sinus is expanded slightly.

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with a mucocele.

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