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Sinusitis - Chronic
Alternate Names : Chronic Sinus Infection, Chronic Sinusitis
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Chronic Sinusitis Diagnosis & Tests
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Percussion over a sinus shows tenderness.
- Normal sinuses transilluminate (glow when a light is shone directly on the sinuses), but sinuses do not transilluminate when sinusitis is present.
- Sinus X-rays, cranial CT scan, or cranial MRI shows the sinuses to be filled with fluid, or shows thickening of the membranes of the sinus.
- Aspiration of the sinuses may provide information on the bacteria causing the infection.
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• Definition
• Chronic Sinusitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Chronic Sinusitis Symptoms & Signs
• Chronic Sinusitis Prevention
• Chronic Sinusitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Chronic Sinusitis Treatment
• Chronic Sinusitis Prognosis
• Chronic Sinusitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• Common Cold
• Meningitis
• Osteomyelitis
• Sinusitis
• Tooth Abscess
Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
• MRI of the Head
• Skull X-Ray
• Transillumination
Other Topics
• Chronic
• Cough
• Face Pain
• Headache
• Nasal Congestion
• Nasal Discharge
• Pain Medications
• Percussion
• Respiratory
Review Date : 8/4/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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