Paranasal sinus squamous cell carcinoma

Paranasal sinus squamous cell carcinoma

Definition

A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the mucosal epithelial surface of the ethmoid, frontal, maxillary, or sphenoid sinus. Patients may present with nasal fullness, obstruction, and/or epistaxis.

Also known as epidermoid carcinoma of paranasal sinus, epidermoid carcinoma of the paranasal sinus, paranasal sinus epidermoid carcinoma, paranasal sinus squamous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of paranasal sinus, squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and sinuses, squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0