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DO NOT IGNORE PERSISTENT HEADACHES — THEY MAY BE A WARNING SIGN OF SERIOUS SINUS DISEASE

Headaches are a very common symptom and are often underestimated. Many people self-medicate with painkillers or undergo prolonged treatment at multiple healthcare facilities without identifying the underlying cause. However, persistent headaches can be a sign of a serious condition, including sinonasal cancer.

Client T. visited the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Thai Nguyen International Hospital after experiencing persistent headaches for many months. Despite seeking care at several facilities and taking medications at home, the symptoms did not improve. ENT specialists examined the patient and ordered a CT scan of the sinuses, which revealed a mass in the right ethmoid sinus, suspicious for malignancy.

The patient then underwent in-depth diagnostic tests and was indicated for endoscopic sinus surgery to remove the tumor. The procedure was performed directly by Dr. Tran Thu Be, MD (Specialist Level I) — Head of the ENT Department at Thai Nguyen International Hospital — together with an experienced surgical team, supported by a modern endoscopic system and a Hummer tissue shaver.

The tumor was removed accurately and safely, with minimal invasiveness. Histopathological results confirmed fibrosarcoma, a type of soft tissue cancer.

After surgery, the patient’s headaches improved significantly. The patient’s condition stabilized, with no complications or adverse events reported.

Dr. Tran Thu Be emphasizes an important warning to patients:

“If you experience persistent headaches—especially when prescribed medications do not relieve the pain; headaches localized to one side of the head; accompanied by nasal congestion, prolonged nasal discharge, or facial pain—these may be warning signs of serious sinonasal diseases, including sinonasal cancer.”

Timely consultation with ENT specialists and CT imaging can help detect the disease at an early stage and significantly improve treatment outcomes.

The ENT Department of Thai Nguyen International Hospital is always ready to accompany patients in early diagnosis and effective treatment of sinonasal conditions.

Contact our hotline: 1900 8035 for consultation and timely medical examination.