Ethmoid Sinus Tumors

Source: Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: July 5, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Stage I Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer

Ethmoid sinus tumors are usually extensive when diagnosed.[1-3]

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Treatment options for stage I ethmoid sinus tumors include the following:

External-beam radiation therapy alone is generally used for unresectable lesions.

Well-localized lesions can be resected, but resection of the ethmoids, maxilla, and orbit, with consideration for a craniofacial approach, is generally required.

If surgery can be done with good functional and cosmetic results, postoperative radiation therapy should be given even with clear surgical margins.

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