Kenneth Kee

Paranasal Sinus Cancer A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Paranasal Sinus Cancer, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases
I thought I have written a book on cancer of the sinuses but it appears that I have not.
Cancer of the Sinuses is now known as paranasal sinus cancer.
Paranasal sinus cancers affect the nasal cavity and the sinuses around the nose, which are called paranasal sinuses.
There are many sinuses around the nose and cancer can form in any of them.
Cancer that affects the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses is called nasal and paranasal sinus cancer.
The area where the nose and throat meet is called the nasopharynx; cancer that occurs in this area is called nasopharyngeal cancer, which is dissimilar to nasal and paranasal sinus cancer.

Paranasal sinus cancer is a form of head and neck cancer.
Different types of cells in the paranasal sinus cavity may become cancerous.
Malignant Tumors
1. Squamous cell carcinoma
2. Undifferentiated carcinoma
3. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
4. Adenocarcinoma
5. Esthesioneuroblastoma
The most frequent type of paranasal sinus cancer is the squamous cell carcinoma.
This type of cancer forms in the squamous cells (thin, flat cells) lining the inside of the paranasal sinuses and the nasal cavity.
Other types of paranasal sinus cancer are:
1. Melanoma: Cancer that begins in cells called melanocytes, the cells that give skin its natural color.
2. Sarcoma: Cancer that begins in muscle or connective tissue.
3. Inverting papilloma: Benign tumors that develop inside the nose
A small number of these transform into cancer.
4. Midline granulomas: Cancer of tissues in the middle part of the face.
The exact cause of paranasal sinus cancers is not known, though some risk factors have been found.
Risk factors
Certain environmental agents have been linked to the formation of certain paranasal sinus cancers.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) has been linked with items like aflatoxin which is produced by Aspergillus fungi that can colonize and contaminate grain; chromium, nickel, hydrocarbons and other organic chemicals.
Adenocarcinoma has been linked with wood dust contact.
Both these malignancies are also linked with exposure to tobacco smoke, salted and smoked foods and heavy metals.
Other risk factors are:
1. Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV)
2. Male gender and older than 40 years
Symptoms normally involve the nose and eyes:
1. Epistaxis (Nose bleeds)
2. Impaired sense of smell
3. Feeling like one side of the nose is blocked
4. Mucus coming from the nose
5. One bulging eye (proptosis)
6. Partial (or complete in some cases) loss of sight
7. Pain around the eye and swelling in the eyes and nose
8. Visual disturbances such as double vision
9. Watery eyes
10. Pain or numbness in the face
Diagnosis
Patients need naso-endoscopic examination and the diagnosis is made with a biopsy.
Depending on the location of the tumor, occasionally radiological investigations such at CT-scan or MRI-scan
Treatment
The type of treatment will be dependent on a number of factors, such as the stage of cancer and if the cancer has extended to other parts of the body.
Treatments that can be used to treat paranasal sinus cancers are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Early diagnosis and treatment improves the possibility of curing the cancer.
The treatment depends on the histology of the tumor.
Normally, most tumors of the paranasal sinuses are treated surgically with possible post-surgery radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy for certain malignant tumors.
An endoscopic operative method is often favored as it prevents any facial incisions and scars but much depends on the size and location of the tumor.
Eye operation may be needed if the eye is affected.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Paranasal Sinus Cancer
Chapter...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Juni 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463542002
• Artikelnr.: 52864680

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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