paranasal sinus

Keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and sinuses

Keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (KSCC) is a type of cancer that begins from squamous cells, specialized cells found on the inside surface of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose that helps warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe. The paranasal sinuses, which include the …
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Nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and sinuses

Nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (NKSCC) is a type of cancer that begins from squamous cells, specialized cells found on the inside surface of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose that helps warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe. The paranasal sinuses, which include the …
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Sinonasal inflammatory polyp

What is a sinonasal inflammatory polyp? A sinonasal inflammatory polyp is a non-cancerous growth that may develop in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses. It is a very common condition that affects up to 20% of the adult population in some parts of the world. What causes a sinonasal inflammatory polyp? Sinonasal inflammatory polyps can …
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