Greg Avey discusses sinonasal tumors with RSNA

Posted on January 2025

Greg Avey, MD.
Greg Avey, MD.

Greg Avey, MD spoke with the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) about the recent advances related to sinonasal tumors in the article “Sinonasal Tumors Receive New Classification From WHO.” While such tumors are rare, they are often diagnosed in advanced stages due to generalized symptoms such as pain and congestion. 

Dr. Avey highlighted that an evolution in sinonasal tumor research has led to increased awareness of the distinctive characteristics of these tumors. Referencing the World Health Organization (WHO)’s new classification of head and neck malignancies in 2022, he noted, “The addition of this new WHO classification scheme provides a unique opportunity to review the imaging appearance of sinonasal tumors, along with important multidisciplinary considerations for common tumor types.” 

The new classification separates tumor types that occur more broadly in the body and focuses on those that occur more specifically in the sinonasal region. It also adds several new categories, and as a whole, can help radiologists make patient-specific assessments. 

Dr. Avey and Tabby Kennedy, MD co-authored a review of the new WHO classification titled ” Sinonasal Tumors: What the Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Board Wants to Know” for RadioGraphics along with colleagues from other institutions.