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which begins in the tissues of the paranasal sinuses. There are
several paranasal sinuses, which are the hollow, air-filled
spaces in the bones around the nose. Together, the paranasal
sinuses and the nasal cavity (the inside of the nose) serve to
filter, warm, and moisten the air before it travels down into
the lungs. The most common form of paranasal sinus cancer is
squamous cell carcinoma (which begins in the thin, flat cells
that line the inside of the paranasal sinuses). A common risk
factor for paranasal sinus cancer includes exposure to certain
chemicals in the workplace (e.g., wood or nickel dust
inhalation). Also called paranasal sinus cancer. Previous:
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