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Maxillary sinus carcinoma

Maxillary sinus carcinoma

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Cancer of the maxillary sinus. See ENT doc or oral surgeon for treatment.

Dr. Louis Gallia reviewed this

47 year experience in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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How big is the Ostia to the Maxillary Sinus?

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What colour fluid would you expect to find in a maxillary sinus cyst?

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