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Myxofibrosarcoma of the sphenoid sinus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Paul K. Y. Lam
Affiliation:
Division of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pathology, The University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Nigel Trendell-Smith
Affiliation:
Division of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pathology, The University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Jimmy H. C. Li
Affiliation:
Division of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pathology, The University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Y. W. Fan
Affiliation:
Division of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pathology, The University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Anthony P. W. Yuen
Affiliation:
Division of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery and Pathology, The University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.

Abstract

Myxofibrosarcoma was originally described as the myxoid variant of malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH). It is uncommon in the head and neck region. We hereby report a case of myxofibrosarcoma in the sphenoid sinuses. The diagnostic and management difficulties are discussed. Close collaboration between surgeon, radiologist, histopathologist and clinical oncologist in making accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of this rare tumour are emphasized.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2002

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