The cyst of the right maxillary sinus (ICD-10 K09) is a small-sized spherical neoplasm of a benign nature. It has elastic walls, inside is filled with liquid. The size and position of this cyst can be different, the clinical picture of the pathology depends on this in many respects. This disease is quite common, but in most situations it is diagnosed by chance, for example, as part of an x-ray of the nasal cavity for a completely different reason.
In our article, we will talk about such a pathology as a cyst of the right maxillary sinus. We will find out what factors contribute to its appearance, and, in addition, we learn what symptoms can accompany this disease. Among other things, we will consider the main methods of treating this ailment and find out if it is worthwhile to turn to alternative methods of therapeutic treatment for help if this disease occurs. So, let's start by considering the causes that affect the formation of this ailment.
Causes of pathology
There are many reasons for the appearance of a cyst of the right maxillary sinus. In the walls of the nasal appendages there are special glands that produce mucus. Each gland has its own hole, designed to bring out the mucous secretion.
In the event that a person often suffers from colds and infectious diseases, then the mucous membrane may condense over time, which will lead to blockage of the glands. But the mucus can still form, the only thing that it simply has nowhere to go out, since the ducts are clogged. Because of this, iron can begin to increase in size, which can cause cystic sinusitis.
The main causes of cysts in the maxillary sinuses are considered allergic reactions along with rhinitis, especially chronic, sinusitis, congenital asymmetry of the facial bones, inflammation in the upper teeth and structural features of the sinuses.
The cyst of the right maxillary sinus is mainly formed in stages, while the neoplasm can increase in size for some time. Most often, this disease does not manifest itself at all, characteristic symptoms appear only in the presence of a strong growth of the formation. In this case, people feel pain under the eyes and cannot breathe normally through their nose. The appearance of a cyst is compared with a balloon, which, as it were, is worn on a water tap. The liquid flows and does not find a way out, because of which it fills the space of the ball.
Symptoms
The cyst of the right maxillary sinus of the nose, as a rule, is revealed during a general examination by an otolaryngologist. In many cases, the patient has no complaints, in this regard, the diagnosis can be significantly difficult. The main symptoms appear if the cyst grows, blocking the right sinus. Signs of pathology are the following conditions:
- Pain appears under the eyes at the location of the maxillary sinuses. Pain discomfort can always intensify even with a slight tilt of the head forward.
- Thick discharge is often with pus. They flow from the nose, and in addition, flow down the back wall of the larynx.
- The presence of a noticeable asymmetry of the face. The eye can shift to the side, changes are noticeable on the side on which the neoplasm is located.
- Very often symptoms of sinusitis can occur.
- The patient’s nose is constantly blocked.
- Patients complain of headaches.
- Pain in the upper jaw may be felt.
Symptoms and further therapy are very reminiscent of sinusitis, since due to prolonged inflammation in the sinus, pus begins to appear. In the event that the tooth cyst is located in the maxillary sinus, then the symptoms will be somewhat different. In such a situation, the pain in the tooth whose root is damaged will come to the fore. Loosening is possible along with further color changes.
The cyst of the right and left maxillary sinus is manifested, as a rule, by the same type of symptoms. Particular discomfort in the sinuses is felt by those people who are engaged in scuba diving and other sports, in which a sharp pressure drop can be observed. In those cases when the entire space of the nasal appendages is blocked by a cyst, the following clinical picture may be observed:
- The presence of an unbearable headache.
- The appearance of a feeling of strong pressure in the area of the affected sinus.
- The occurrence of severely difficulty breathing through the nose.
- The appearance of pain radiating to the eyes and jaw.
In the presence of cystic sinusitis, rare secretions can constantly flow from the nose. This is especially true for a disease that has been triggered by allergens. A cyst may be present in one sinus or both at once. In the case of the formation of a cystic cavity simultaneously in both sinuses, the symptoms of the disease are more pronounced.
Is a right maxillary sinus cyst dangerous for the brain?
Complications
This disease rarely gives these or other complications. But, nevertheless, it can lead to pathologies such as:
- The accumulation of pus in the cystic cavity, which leads to infection, and in addition, to the death of nearby tissue.
- Cranial deformity. This is due to strong pressure on the bone.
- In case of strong pressure on the orbits, vision may be impaired.
- A launched cyst can lead to the rapid death of adjacent bone tissue, which is very dangerous.
- Disease therapy should be started as early as possible. Treatment with conservative methods has no effect. Therefore, the removal of the maxillary sinus cyst is performed.
Therapy Features
Cystic neoplasm in the maxillary sinuses is not treated with conservative methods. True, it is widely believed among specialists that with an asymptomatic nature of the course, cystic neoplasms can remain without any changes for years. In addition, it happens that a cyst without any therapy is significantly reduced in size or even resolves. A false formation that occurs with dental diseases can also dissolve after the tooth is treated.
The cystic cavity can also decrease against the background of a puncture, which is performed in the treatment of sinusitis. In this situation, the cyst membrane is punctured, and fluid immediately flows out of it. But it should be understood that the shell does not disappear at all, and after a while it becomes full again.
In the event that the pathology is asymptomatic and does not disturb the patient, the doctor may recommend observing the cyst for some time. But if it grows, blocking the nasal passage, and greatly affects the quality of life, then specialists resort to surgical intervention. This kind of benign tumor is not always able to resolve itself or under the influence of drugs.
A strongly overgrown cyst leads to a worsening of the patient's condition. Headaches often begin to bother him, and against the background of a purulent course, symptoms of intoxication of the body may be observed.
Consider below the endoscopic removal of the maxillary sinus cyst.
Surgical removal
The choice of treatment technique depends on three of the following factors:
- A kind of neoplasm.
- The presence of professional endoscopic equipment in the clinic.
- The experience of working doctors.
Currently, removal of the maxillary sinus cyst is carried out by various methods, ranging from classical operations to special procedures, for example, microhydrotomy. In normal surgery, an incision is made above the upper lip, then part of the sinus is opened and the cyst is removed. The hole made in the bosom after this is not tightened by bone tissue, but is scarred. Because of this, the functions of the membranes may be impaired after removal of the maxillary sinus cyst, which in the future, as a rule, is complicated by chronic rhinitis or sinusitis. A similar operation is performed under general or local anesthesia.
Endoscopic removal of the maxillary sinus cyst is more preferred. The benefits of therapy without surgery are obvious:
- Against this background, the skin is not very injured.
- There are no unattractive scars on the face.
- The patient, as a rule, recovers very quickly.
As part of an endoscopic operation for a cyst in the maxillary sinus, miniature instruments are introduced into the nose through which a cyst is removed through a small anastomosis, which is a natural drainage of the nasal appendages. Special features of this treatment technique are:
- The absolute absence of any contraindications.
- Extremely rare complications.
- Short rehabilitation period after endoscopic surgery for the maxillary sinus cyst.
In situations when a bad tooth becomes the root cause of the pathology, a small hole is made from the inside of the lip through a special medical instrument, through which the cyst is excised. Such an operation is performed only under local anesthesia. The appropriate method of treatment is chosen by the patient, but you always need to listen to the recommendations of your doctor.
Is it possible to cure such a cyst using folk methods?
It should immediately be said that the use of alternative methods for therapy alone will definitely not produce any results. In addition, in some situations, such treatment will only endanger the patient's condition and exacerbate the situation.
Do not experiment with alternative methods if a cystic neoplasm is provoked by an allergic reaction. In this case, a person’s sensitivity will be already increased, and when using medicinal herbs, honey and other bee products, allergic symptoms can worsen even more, and the cyst will begin to grow in size. With an allergic form of the disease, the use of such treatment methods is strictly prohibited:
- Lubrication of the nasal passages with honey and any preparations containing bee products.
- You can not drip a decoction of herbs, tincture and various oils in the nasal passage.
- It is forbidden to rinse the nasal passages with decoctions and tinctures of medicinal herbs.
- Inhalation with the use of essential oils is not recommended.
You can not use homeopathic medicines for therapy, and in addition, therapeutic treatment methods. All this can give unpredictable results. This can help or, conversely, exacerbate the disease. By agreement with the doctor, you can use some recipes from the field of traditional medicine, which can not only strengthen local immunity, but also prevent relapse of the disease. To use alternative medicine in the treatment of cysts of the maxillary sinus is permissible only in cases when it is small in size.
Cyclamen application
Cyclamen tubers are crushed in any way, and juice is squeezed directly from the obtained slurry. The resulting juice is diluted with warm water in a ratio of one to four, after which the drug is buried in the nasal passage in the morning, this is done two drops in each nostril. The procedure is performed in a supine position.
Mummy
Take a tablespoon of purified water. Additionally, a spoon of pharmacy glycerin with 2 grams of mummy is used. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous liquid is formed. The resulting composition is instilled into the nose twice a day. At one time, three drops of the solution are dripped into each passage of the nose.
The use of a golden mustache
Leaves with young shoots of a golden mustache are crushed and squeezed into juice. The resulting product is instilled into the nasal passages three drops twice a day. In the event that the procedure causes one or another unpleasant sensation, the juice is allowed to be diluted with water, in a proportion of one to two.
To prepare a remedy, you must use a golden mustache, which is at least more than a year old. To achieve maximum efficiency, the leaves are pre-aged in the cold a couple of days.
Nasal drops can be easily prepared on their own according to popular recipes. It is worth considering that such funds are stored for about three days in the cold. Before use, the therapeutic agent is preheated in the hand.
We examined the symptoms and treatment of cysts in the maxillary sinus.
Next, we’ll talk about how to prevent the disease in question.
Prophylaxis
Cystic formation in the maxillary sinuses can be completely prevented if you follow some very simple recommendations:
- It is necessary to timely treat any inflammatory, and at the same time, infectious pathologies that can provoke a cyst. These include a runny nose along with periodontal disease, caries and sinusitis.
- In case of allergic rhinitis, it is necessary to eliminate it with antiallergic drugs.
- People who suffer from hay fever need to prevent an exacerbation of the disease in a timely manner.
- In addition, you will need to constantly strengthen your immunity.
- Each person needs to lead an exclusively active lifestyle, eat rationally, giving up various bad habits. In the offseason, it is recommended to take vitamin complexes in order to strengthen the body's defenses.
Reviews
It is worth noting that the appearance of a cyst of the maxillary sinus is not a very dangerous pathology, especially if the formation is small in size. Patients report that it is quite possible to live with such a cyst, and often it may not manifest itself at all. If necessary, this pathology is successfully treated with the surgical method. Reviews of the maxillary sinus cyst confirm this. The operation can be performed in a classic way or using a special endoscope. It is worth recognizing that conservative therapy along with traditional medicine in this case often does not help.