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Which of the following tumor spread patterns is considered a poor prognostic indicator in sinonasal cancers?
Which of the following tumor spread patterns is considered a poor prognostic indicator in sinonasal cancers?
- Perineural spread along the trigeminal nerve
- Involvement of the pterygopalatine fossa (correct)
- Periorbital invasion
- Dural invasion
In the evaluation of sinonasal cancers, which imaging modality is superior for detecting perineural or meningeal spread of the tumor?
In the evaluation of sinonasal cancers, which imaging modality is superior for detecting perineural or meningeal spread of the tumor?
- Endoscopic examination
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (correct)
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
Which of the following is NOT a common malignant tumor of the sinonasal region?
Which of the following is NOT a common malignant tumor of the sinonasal region?
- Small Cell Carcinoma
- Olfactory Neuroblastoma (correct)
- Adenocarcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What is the MOST important factor in improving the prognosis of malignant sinonasal tumors?
What is the MOST important factor in improving the prognosis of malignant sinonasal tumors?
Which of the following imaging findings in sinonasal cancers indicates unresectable disease?
Which of the following imaging findings in sinonasal cancers indicates unresectable disease?
Which of the following imaging findings is most characteristic of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) on MRI?
Which of the following imaging findings is most characteristic of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) on MRI?
Which of the following factors contributes to the difficulty in diagnosing chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) based on symptoms alone?
Which of the following factors contributes to the difficulty in diagnosing chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) based on symptoms alone?
Which of the following imaging findings on CT scan is most suggestive of fungal rhinosinusitis?
Which of the following imaging findings on CT scan is most suggestive of fungal rhinosinusitis?
Which of the following treatment approaches is typically recommended for the initial management of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)?
Which of the following treatment approaches is typically recommended for the initial management of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)?
Which of the following imaging findings on CT scan is most characteristic of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)?
Which of the following imaging findings on CT scan is most characteristic of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)?
Which of the following imaging findings is most characteristic of an ossifying fibroma?
Which of the following imaging findings is most characteristic of an ossifying fibroma?
Which type of sinonasal papilloma is considered the most concerning due to its potential for recurrence and malignant transformation?
Which type of sinonasal papilloma is considered the most concerning due to its potential for recurrence and malignant transformation?
What is the most important imaging modality for the evaluation of sinonasal papillomas?
What is the most important imaging modality for the evaluation of sinonasal papillomas?
Which of the following is a characteristic imaging finding of a cephalocele?
Which of the following is a characteristic imaging finding of a cephalocele?
What is the most important treatment approach for an inverted papilloma (IP) of the sinonasal cavity?
What is the most important treatment approach for an inverted papilloma (IP) of the sinonasal cavity?
What is the most common location for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)?
What is the most common location for a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)?
Which imaging technique is the current gold standard for evaluating sinusitis?
Which imaging technique is the current gold standard for evaluating sinusitis?
What is the reason X-ray has mostly been replaced by CT scans in evaluating sinus conditions?
What is the reason X-ray has mostly been replaced by CT scans in evaluating sinus conditions?
For what purpose is biopsy always necessary in the case of sinonasal tumors?
For what purpose is biopsy always necessary in the case of sinonasal tumors?
What technology offers detailed soft tissue imaging with a lower radiation dose compared to traditional CT scans?
What technology offers detailed soft tissue imaging with a lower radiation dose compared to traditional CT scans?
Which imaging technique is more suitable for differentiating tumors from inflammation in the sinonasal cavity?
Which imaging technique is more suitable for differentiating tumors from inflammation in the sinonasal cavity?
Why is early detection of sinonasal malignant tumors challenging?
Why is early detection of sinonasal malignant tumors challenging?
What are some symptoms that may arise from complications of sinonasal malignant tumor growth?
What are some symptoms that may arise from complications of sinonasal malignant tumor growth?
How do advanced tumors differ from benign processes in terms of bone involvement?
How do advanced tumors differ from benign processes in terms of bone involvement?
What is the role of CT scans in assessing sinonasal malignant tumors?
What is the role of CT scans in assessing sinonasal malignant tumors?
What factor can make the diagnosis challenging due to overlap with chronic rhinosinusitis?
What factor can make the diagnosis challenging due to overlap with chronic rhinosinusitis?
Which characteristic imaging finding is typically seen in immunocompetent individuals with noninvasive fungal rhinosinusitis?
Which characteristic imaging finding is typically seen in immunocompetent individuals with noninvasive fungal rhinosinusitis?
What distinguishes chronic granulomatous invasive fungal rhinosinusitis from other forms of invasive FRS?
What distinguishes chronic granulomatous invasive fungal rhinosinusitis from other forms of invasive FRS?
Why can inspissated secretions in chronic rhinosinusitis mimic air on MRI?
Why can inspissated secretions in chronic rhinosinusitis mimic air on MRI?
What can make the diagnosis of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis challenging in some cases?
What can make the diagnosis of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis challenging in some cases?
What is a characteristic MRI finding seen in fungal ball sinusitis?
What is a characteristic MRI finding seen in fungal ball sinusitis?
Which sinonasal condition may present with fibrotic bands connecting turbinates to nasal walls?
Which sinonasal condition may present with fibrotic bands connecting turbinates to nasal walls?
What imaging modality is most suitable for assessing intracranial or intraorbital extensions in invasive fungal rhinosinusitis?
What imaging modality is most suitable for assessing intracranial or intraorbital extensions in invasive fungal rhinosinusitis?
Which imaging finding is commonly observed in Allergic Rhinosinusitis?
Which imaging finding is commonly observed in Allergic Rhinosinusitis?
What is a distinguishing feature of Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis on CT imaging?
What is a distinguishing feature of Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis on CT imaging?
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