Question 20 (part 2) · LDEK · Cysts of the jaws

Choose false statements regarding maxillary sinus myxoma:

  1. A. factor differentiating maxillary sinus myxoma and maxillary sinus retention cyst in CT image is absence of air in upper circumference in case of the cyst.
  2. B. it may be a cause of silent sinus syndrome.
  3. C. it is more common in patients with fibrous dysplasia.
  4. D. lower meatus antrostomy is advised treatment method.
  5. E. middle meatus antrostomy is advised treatment method.
Hint

Here 'myxoma' means a sinus mucocele; consider which antrostomy follows the natural mucociliary drainage pathway of the maxillary sinus.

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