New technique preserves major nerves, blood vessels, and other critical structures in a hard-to-access area. In a ...

Currently, the only indication for the Caldwell-Luc procedure is a mass in the maxillary sinus such as tumor or osteoma that can not be removed endoscopically through the middle meatus.

Paranasal sinuses Paranasal means around or near your nose. Sinuses are spaces or small tunnels. Paranasal sinuses are small, air filled spaces within the bones of your face. They are above and behind ...

Most comprehensive treatment plans include several components. Surgical intervention is often necessary to remove fungal material, improve sinus drainage, and obtain diagnostic samples.

It’s not entirely clear what causes inverted papillomas, but they seem to make up roughly 0.5% to 4% of nasal tumors. They’re most common in people in their 40s or 50s and about 2 or 3 times ...

Figure 1 (A) Patient 1, coronal CT slice without injection: left maxillary sinus fullness with thickening of surrounding bone. Coronal MRI slice T2-weighted: Heterogeneous tumor in left maxillary ...

Gum cancer most often affects people over age 60. Signs of gum cancer include sores, white patches, bleeding and pain or numbness on the gums. The symptoms can mimic those of gingivitis or a gum or ...

California woman's misdiagnosed sinus issue unveils rare cancer, eye removal was vital for survival. NEW YORK, April 20: A 28-year-old woman from California, identified as Annika, has shared her ...

Cancer patient plays guitar as doctors remove his brain tumor: ‘I just had to breathe and stay calm’ By Fox News Published Jan. 16, 2024, 11:53 a.m. ET ...

Surgery to remove cancer in the maxillary sinus (maxillectomy) If your cancer is in the maxillary sinus, you may have a maxillectomy. This means removing part or all of your upper jawbone. The maxilla ...