paranasal sinuses

SMARCB1-deficient sinonasal carcinoma

What is SMARCB1-deficient sinonasal carcinoma? SMARCB1-deficient sinonasal carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that starts in the nasal cavity or one of the paranasal sinuses. It is an aggressive tumour that quickly grows into surrounding organs and tissues in the head. Other names for this type of cancer include INI1-deficient sinonasal carcinoma and SWI/SNF-deficient …
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Sinonasal tract

The sinonasal tract is an area of the head that includes the nasal cavity (the inside of the nose) and the paired paranasal sinuses (small air-filled surrounding the nasal cavity). The paranasal sinuses include the maxillary sinus, frontal sinus, ethmoid sinus, and sphenoid sinus. The inside of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are lined …
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