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Can chronic sinusitis, confirmed by MRI and CT, cause mild ptosis? (Photo)

fix8edOct 7, 2017
I've been diagnosed with chronic sinusitis more in the ethemoid sinuses. I also have a severely deviated septum and inflamed turbinates. Recently I've noticed my left eyelid drooping a bit lower. I've seen a Neurologist, have had three MRIs (brain) and 4 CTs within 3 1/2 months - all clear. They say since MRIs are clear, no brain mass concern. So given that, I'm wondering if my sinusitis issues (confirmed by CT and ENT scope) could be contributing to the lid issue?

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