stage 0

Definition of stage 0 maxillary sinus carcinoma in situ

stage 0 maxillary sinus carcinoma in situ

(... MAK-sih-LAYR-ee SY-nus KAR-sih-NOH-muh in SY-too)
Abnormal cells are found in the mucous membranes lining the maxillary sinus. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms