Mucous Retention Cyston Floor Of Maxillary Sinus

Types of mucous retention cyst.

Mucous retention cyston floor of maxillary sinus.

The cyst does not usually cause any symptoms and does not damage expand or thin the wall of the sinus. Our saliva originates through the salivary ducts from the salivary glands. A blockage in the mucous duct can cause the gland to enlarge which can lead to the formation of a dome shaped maxillary mucous retention cyst. Often their formation is due to chronic diseases.

Mucous retention cysts can appear in the maxillary sinus area from repeated sinus infections. A few cases may see facial pain headaches and sinus infections. They are usually found when an x ray or scan is done of the sinuses. A mucous retention cyst in the maxillary sinus area usually does not show any symptoms.

As there is no normal tissues regeneration and the excretory ducts patency of the mucous glands is not restored. Mucosal retention cyst in the maxillary sinus is a benign entity that results from obstruc tion and dilation of seromucous glands ducts due to inflammation infection or reaction of maxillary sinus mucosa to allergic processes. Symptoms are usually non existent but in some cases include chronic sinus infections dizziness headaches and facial pain.