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Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Cavity

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Benign and malignant sinonasal neoplasms are a rare pathologic entity, but have varying presentations and histology when encountered. The aim of this chapter is to outline the etiology; physical exam, including nasal endoscopy; relevant imaging, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); and the management of commonly encountered sinonasal masses.

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Tassler, A., Riley, C.A., Safi, C., Stewart, M.G. (2021). Neoplasms of the Sinonasal Cavity. In: Al-Qahtani, A., Haidar, H., Larem, A. (eds) Textbook of Clinical Otolaryngology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54088-3_28

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