17/12/2020 Signs and Symptoms of Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Cancers

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Signs and Symptoms of Nasal and

Paranasal Sinus Cancers
In most cases, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancers are found because of problems they cause. Diagnosis in
people without symptoms is rare and usually accidental (found while doing tests to check for other medical problems).
Possible symptoms of these cancers (often only on one side) include:

Nasal congestion and stuffiness that doesn’t get better or even worsens

Pain above or below the eyes

Blockage of one side of the nose

Post-nasal drip (nasal drainage in the back of the nose and throat)

Nosebleeds

Pus draining from the nose

Decreased or loss of sense of smell

Numbness or pain in parts of the face

Loosening or numbness of the teeth

Growth or mass of the face, nose, or palate (top of the mouth)

Constant watery eyes

Bulging of one eye

Loss or change in vision

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