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Sinonasal papilloma

What is a sinonasal papilloma? A sinonasal papilloma is a non-cancerous tumour that starts from the tissue that lines the inside of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus. Pathologists divide sinonasal papillomas into three types: inverted, exophytic, and oncocytic (see below for more information). Sinonasal papillomas can grow into surrounding tissues but the tumour cells …
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Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC)

What is sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma? Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is a type of cancer that starts from cells normally found on the inside of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. This area of the body is called the sinonasal tract. Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma is an aggressive disease with a poor prognosis. The tumour cells in sinonasal …
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