HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in 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 maxillary, …
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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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The sinonasal tract is an area inside your head that includes the nasal cavity (the open space inside your nose) and the paranasal sinuses. The paranasal sinuses are small, air-filled spaces located around your nasal cavity, including: Maxillary sinuses (under your eyes, behind your cheeks) Frontal sinuses (above your eyes, behind your forehead) Ethmoid sinuses …
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