This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nose and paranasal sinuses, Subject name: ENT
Most common malignant tumor of nose is 
Select and explain. 
A. Squamous cell carcinoma, B. Basal cell carcinoma, C. Malignant melanoma, D. None of the above
A: Squamous cell carcinoma
Answer: A: Squamous cell carcinoma 
Explanation: Squamous cell carcinoma constitutes 80% of all malignant neoplasms of the nasal cavity. It may arise from vestibule, lateral wall of the nasal cavity or anterior pa of the nasal septum. Most of them are seen in men above 50 years of age. Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT; PL Dhingra; 7th edition, pg no. 229