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Paranasal Flashcards

1
Q

What percentage of paranasal cancers are maxillary sinus?

A

80%

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2
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What continents are paranasal cancers more prevalent? (2 answers)

A

Asia and Africa

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3
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What are 4 risk factors for paranasal cancers?

A

occupational exposure, Epstein-Barr Virus, Smoking and Sinusitis

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What are the 5 locations of paranasal cancer?

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Maxillary Sinus, Nasal Cavity, Ethmoid Sinus, Frontal Sinus, Sphenoid sinus

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5
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What has replaced surgery for diagnosis and staging and Parasinus?

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Imaging

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6
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Paranasal Sinuses are asymptomatic in the early stages. True or False?

A

True

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7
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What are some symptoms of paranasal cancers? (4 answers)

A

Epistaxis (Nose bleed), Congestion, Pain, Drainage, Loss of Function

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What are the 9 types of paranasal sinus cancer?

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Papillomas, Squamous cell, Adenocarcinoma/Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma, Lymphomas, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Verrucous Carcinoma, Small Cell Neuroendocrine, Teratomas, Sarcomas, Metastatic Disease

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9
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Papillomas are typically malignant. True or False?

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False

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10
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What is the most common type of paranasal sinus cancer?

A

Squamous Cell

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11
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Metastatic Disease is Common. True or False?

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False

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If Metastatic Disease is present, what structures are at risk for mets?

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Lung, Liver and Bone

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13
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What are the two methods of spread for Paranasal disease spread?

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Metastatic Disease and Nodal Spread

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14
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What system is used for disease classification?

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TNM

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15
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What 3 treatment methods are used for paranasal cancer?

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Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy

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16
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Surgery is typically chosen for _________ paranasal sinus cancers?

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Site-specific

17
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Chemotherapy is the historical treatment for paranasal sinus cancer. True or False?

A

True

18
Q

Which method of treatment is gaining clinical support?

A

Chemotherapy

19
Q

Under what circumstances is radiation therapy given for paranasal sinus cancers?

A

Preoperative

20
Q

What is the significance of paranasal sinus treatment details?

A

Site-specific

21
Q

What two radiation therapy methods are used for paranasal cancers?

A

Wedged Pair and Single field electron

22
Q

What dose is typically given for paranasal cancer

A

6000 cGy

23
Q

What structures are considered critical in the treatment for paranasal RT?

A

Eyes, Optic nerve/chiasma, Lacrimal Gland, Pituitary, Brainstem

24
Q

Which critical structure dictates the type of RT utilized?

A

Brainstem necessitates IMRT

25
Q

What is the survival rate fo maxillary sinus cancer?

A

early 60%

unresectable 20%>

26
Q

What is the survival rate of ethmoid sinus cancer?

A

Low grade 90%

High grade 20%>

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