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CT features in second cancers of the maxillary sinus
H Shibuya1, M Yasumoto, N Gomi
1Department of Radiology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan.
Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|March 1, 1991
Summary
Second maxillary cancers, often squamous cell carcinoma, were detected earlier than primary cancers. Specific computed tomography (CT) findings aid in distinguishing early sinus carcinoma from other conditions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Recurrence of cancer, particularly squamous cell carcinoma in the maxilla, necessitates understanding distinct diagnostic markers.
- Distinguishing secondary maxillary cancer from primary tumors or benign conditions like sinusitis is crucial for effective treatment.