Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Plz tell me if the surgery is required!
Note is made of pansinusitis and rightward DNS.
IMPRESSION: MRI study of brain does not reveal any significant abnormality in the brain
parenchyma.
MRI PNS
PROTOCOLS : Coronal STIR, T1 & T2 pulse sequences. Axial T2W pulse sequence. Sagittal T1W & T2W pulse
sequences.
FINDINGS:
Mucosal thickening seen in maxillary, sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses.
Rightward DNS seen.
Bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy seen.
Ethmoidal bullae and Agger nasi cells are normal.
Frontal sinuses are normal.
Maxillary ostia, infundibulae and middle meati are patent.
Crista galli is in midline. Fovea ethmoidalis is normally placed.
Bony sinus walls do not reveal any sclerosis or reactive changes.
IMPRESSION: Study reveals :
-- Mucosal thickening in maxillary, sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses.
-- Rightward DNS.
-- Bilateral inferior turbinate hypertrophy.
Answers (6)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Try conservative treatment first by medication
Surgery at first go is not advisable
Next Steps
Please see an ent doc
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+137
Is your symptoms affecting quality of your life- nasal blockage/ runny nose/ headache facial pressure
If yes then surgery should be done
And get nasal endoscopy done to rule out polyps
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Surgery required for better treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Depends on patient’s main complaints and response to conservative treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Yes you will require septoplasy + FESS if symptoms not resolved with medicine
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Farheen Khan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Saharanpur
Septoplasty along with FESS is required for the above condition
You can wait for few months but eventually you have to get surgery done
Till then you can use
Nasal spray Flutiways 2 puff bd
Next Steps
Visit ent for proper evaluation
Health Tips
Avoid allergens, take steam
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.