How do you approach the treatment of patients with unresectable paransasal sinus cancers in close proximity to the critical structures of the base of skull?

Topics: Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology

How do you balance the goal of effective definitive treatment while minimizing the risk of injury to critical structures?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

These (SCC of the BOS/sinonasal) are rare, complex and generally have poor outcomes (low 2 digit survival %). Optic nerve/chiasm, pituitary and cochlear organs are at risk and must be carefully considered. Careful review of imaging with the radiologists (MRI and CT) is recommended. Avoid...

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