Sinus Area Cancer And Skull Base Surgery Information

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Here is some information and links on sinus cancers and their types and treatments.

AHNS Skull Base Surgery Section---Sinosal Patient Information

INTRODUCTION

Cancers of the nose and sinuses are a rare group of diseases that make up 3% of head and neck cancers and affect about 1-3 per 100,000 people per year. There a many different types of cancers that occur in this location, and they usually arise from the lining of the sinuses or nasal cavity. If tumors become large, they can extend to structures including the brain, cranial nerves, large blood vessels, and the eyes. Given the complex anatomy in this region, care for these cancers is best done at a specialized center with an experienced team.

https://www.ahns.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AHNS-Sinonasal-Patient-information-January-2021.pdf


SKULL BASE SURGERY

The skull base is the under-surface of the skull, the border between the brain and the sinuses and neck. This area contains many important parts of the body, including the brain, sinuses, eyes, nose, and ear cavities. The nerves and structures that control sight, hearing, smell, taste, speech, swallowing, and facial movement and sensation run through this area. Skull-based surgery is a specialized field focused on the management of diseases located in this area.

https://www.ahns.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Skull-Base-Surgery-patient-handout-1-21.pdf


RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS WITH SKULL BASE TUMORS

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rThbtGFuNk_u1A6kL525M3rTzlTsA2eF/view


Wishing You the Best

Take care, God Bless

Russ

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