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disease ethmoid-sinus-carcinomaEthmoid sinus carcinoma is an extremely rare, but deadly form of cancer that has been linked to occupational exposure to wood dust—particularly hardwood. The association between wood dust and nasal cancer was recognized in 1965 after a significantly high number of English furniture factory workers developed sinonasal cancer, at a rate 500 times greater than the general population. Sadly, there is no cure for ethmoid sinus carcinoma and other nose cancers.
If you or a loved one has developed ethmoid sinus carcinoma that you believe was caused by exposure to wood dust, you may be eligible to recover your damages including pain and suffering, medical costs, loss of enjoyment of life, and more through a personal injury lawsuit. Please contact us today to speak with a qualified and proven personal injury attorney about your legal rights and options—FREE of charge.
Signs and Symptoms
Ethmoid sinus carcinoma arises in the ethmoid sinus area of the nose and is highly susceptible to aggressive local progression. In some cases, the disease metastasizes to other areas of the body resulting in significantly lower rate of survival. Signs and symptoms of sinonasal cancer include:
Who’s at Risk?
Ethmoid sinus carcinoma is very rare, affecting about 10 people per million in the U.S. The disease can affect both males and females, and in some instances even children, but workers exposed to wood dust, nickel, chromium, cutting oil, and mustard gas face the highest risk.
While researchers have yet to determine the exact reasoning for the link between wood dust and ethmoid sinus carcinoma, they speculate that substances in wood dust such as pesticides, preservatives, and fungal proteins could be the cause.
Your Legal Rights
If you or someone you love has ethmoid sinus carcinoma that you believe was a result of wood dust exposure, you may be eligible to file a civil lawsuit to seek compensation for your losses. Workers exposed to toxic substances on the job have the legal right to take action against their employer, product manufacturer, or other third party. Please contact us today to get in touch with an experienced personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case at no cost and determine your best course of action.