Nasal Cavity & Paranasal Sinus Cancer Symptoms & Diagnosis | Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute

What are the symptoms of Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus cancer?

Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cavity Cancer symptoms can vary and can often seem similar to those of other chronic diseases, so if you do have any symptoms, especially those that last longer than two weeks, it’s important to see your doctor.

Symptoms can include:

Consistent sinus pressure or blocked sinuses
Frequent headaches in the sinus area
A runny nose or frequent nosebleeds
A lump or sore inside the nose that has trouble healing
Vision problems, including double vision or swelling of the eyes
Upper teeth pain or loose teeth
Dentures that no longer fit
Ear pressure or pain
Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained fatigue

Miami Cancer Institute specialists and subspecialists combine world-recognized medical expertise, innovation and compassionate care to detect and treat your specific cancer, creating precise, personalized treatment plans that incorporate groundbreaking discoveries, collaborations with other world-renowned cancer researchers, and the best individualized treatment just for you.

How are Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus cancers diagnosed?

At Miami Cancer Institute, our internationally recognized Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cavity Cancer experts work together across many medical disciplines (known as a multidisciplinary approach) to provide you with the most advanced, comprehensive diagnostics available today – all under one roof and all conveniently located in South Florida.

Our expert multidisciplinary team begins by determining your complete family history and providing you with a thorough physical examination. This includes blood tests and state-of-the-art advanced imaging and laboratory tests, all with a compassionate, patient-centered focus.

When you are diagnosed with Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cavity Cancer, our expert healthcare team uses a variety of personalized tests, depending on what is right for you.

This can include:

Biopsy to examine tumor tissues and determine the specific kind of cancer present
Imaging studies that may include X-rays, CT (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or PET (Photo Emission Tomography)
Endoscopy to view the upper airways and inside the nostrils, throat and vocal cords
Laryngoscopy, which enables the specialists to use a mirror or a thin, flexible, lighted tube to view areas of concern
Esophagoscopy to view the esophagus
Bronchoscopy to view the bronchial tubes and lungs

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Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Symptoms & Diagnosis

What are the symptoms of Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus cancer?

How are Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus cancers diagnosed?

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