Nasal and Paranasal Tumors, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Symptoms of Nasal and paranasal tumors 1:30 Causes of Nasal and paranasal tumors 2:04 Diagnosis of Nasal and paranasal tumors 2:19 Treatment of Nasal and paranasal tumors 2:39 Risk factors of Nasal and paranasal tumors 3:02 Prevention of Nasal and paranasal tumors • Nasal and paranasal tumors are abnormal growths that begin in and around the passageway within your nose. • Nasal tumors begin in the nasal cavity. • Paranasal tumors begin in air-filled chambers around the nose called the paranasal sinuses. • Nasal and paranasal tumors can either be noncancerous or cancerous. • Several types of nasal and paranasal tumors exist. Symptoms • Possible signs and symptoms of these cancers (often only on one side) include: • Nasal congestion and stuffiness that doesn’t get better or even worsens • Pain above or below the eyes • Blockage of one side of the nose • Post-nasal drip (nasal drainage in the back of the nose and throat) • Nosebleeds • A lump or mass on the face, palate (top of the mouth), or inside the nose • Constant watery eyes • Bulging of one eye • Loss or change in vision • Pain or pressure in one of the ears • Hearing loss • Headache • Trouble opening the mouth • Enlarging lymph nodes in the neck (seen or felt as lumps under the skin) • Pus draining from the nose • Problems with your sense of smell • Numbness or pain in parts of the face • Loosening or numbness of teeth Cause • Nasal and paranasal tumors form when a genetic mutation turns normal, healthy cells into abnormal cells. • Healthy cells grow and multiply at a set rate, eventually dying at a set time. • Abnormal cells grow and multiply out of control, and they don't die. • The accumulating abnormal cells form a mass (tumor). • If the abnormal cells become cancerous, they might invade nearby tissues and separate from an initial tumor to spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Diagnosis • Using an endoscopic camera to see inside your nasal cavity and sinuses. • Collecting a sample of cells for testing (biopsy). • Imaging tests to create pictures of your nasal cavity and sinuses. Treatment • Surgery • Open Surgery • Minimally Invasive Surgery • Radiation Therapy • Palliative care – Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness. Risk Factors • Factors that may increase the risk of nasal and paranasal tumors include: • Smoking and being around people who are smoking • Breathing in air pollution • Long-term exposure to chemicals and irritants in the air at work • Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a common sexually transmitted infection Prevention • To reduce your risk of nasal and paranasal tumors, you can: • Stop smoking • Protect yourself from fumes and irritants in the air