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Fibrosarcoma of the ethmoid

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Michaei C. F. Smith  and
James V. Soames
Michaei C. F. Smith
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Freeman Hospital. Newcastle Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne
James V. Soames*
Affiliation:
Department of Oral Pathology, Newcastle Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne
*
Professor J. V. Soames, Department of Oral Pathology, The Dental School, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW
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Abstract

Fibrosarcoma may involve the ethmoid sinus by extension from the maxillary antrum or, more rarely arise as a primary neoplasm.

A case of a well differentiated primary fibrosarcoma of the ethmoid sinuses is reported which presented in a 24-year-old male. The tumour was treated by wide local resection. From a review of similar cases in the literature together with their treatment modalities and outcome. It is concluded that wide local resection is the treatment of choice.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 7 , July 1989 , pp. 686 - 689
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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