Sinus Cancer Types

Sinus cancer, also referred to as nasal cancer and sinonasal adenocarcinoma, is an extremely rare disease that has been associated with occupational wood dust exposure, particularly exposure to hardwood particles. While there are several different types of sinus cancer—affecting the ethmoid sinus, maxillary sinus, or nasal cavity—the disease is prone to spreading quickly and aggressively and can result in devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences for a patient.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a type of sinus cancer and you suspect wood dust exposure is to blame, it is imperative to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney to learn more about the legal remedies available to you. Please contact us today to speak with a trusted lawyer today who can evaluate your case at no cost and determine your best course of action.

Sinus Cancer Tumors

While sinus cancer tumors may develop in the head and neck, those that form in the sinonasal cavity have been directly linked to exposure to wood dust. Workers in the wood industry—such as in furniture factories—have a significantly increased risk of developing:

Ethmoid Sinus Carcinoma – This type of sinus cancer forms in the ethmoid sinus area and is vulnerable to local progression. In some instances, the disease will metastasize to other body parts, significantly reducing the rate of survival.

Adenocarcinoma - This type of sinus cancer tumor is of both low-grade (slow growth) and high-grade (rapid growth) malignancy and is most commonly diagnosed in workers exposed to wood dust on the job.

Papillary Adenocarcinoma - This tumor typically develops in the sinonasal cavity and is not prone to rapid progression, which increases the rate of survival if detected early on.

Intestinal-Type Adenocarcinoma - Also referred to as colonic-type, this type of sinus cancer is similar to colorectal cancer and is of high-grade malignancy. Patients diagnosed with intestinal-type adenocarcinoma often face a poor prognosis.

Cuboidal Metaplasia - An alteration in cells that indicates sinus cancer. In a study of 22 woodworkers with adenocarcinoma, 19 cases of cuboidal metaplasia were reported.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma – The most common type of head and neck cancer that may also affect the sinonasal cavity. However, squamous cell carcinoma is not exclusively linked to exposure to industrial agents.

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