Question 283 · LDEK · Cysts of the jaws

Choose correct statement regarding the cysts of paranasal sinuses:

  1. A. mucocele (MC) most often develops in maxillary sinuses and ethmoidal cells.
  2. B. postoperative maxillary cyst (PMCs) is considered a pseudocyst.
  3. C. maxillary sinus mucous retention cyst (RTC) is usually found by accident during radiographic examination performed due to general dental reasons.
  4. D. maxillary sinus pseudocyst (PC) is characterised by high recurrence rate.
  5. E. treatment of maxillary sinus mucocele consists primarily of conservative treatment in the form of agents supressing mucosal oedema.
Hint

Consider which sinus cyst is small, symptom-free and typically discovered on a panoramic film taken for unrelated dental reasons.

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