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Metastatic seminoma of the sphenoid sinus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. Andaz ,
N. Alsanjari ,
R. J. N. Garth  and
D. P. Dearnaley
C. Andaz*
Affiliation:
Consultant in Radiotherapy & Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital.
N. Alsanjari
Affiliation:
Registrar in Histopathology, Royal Marsden Hospital.
R. J. N. Garth
Affiliation:
Consultant in Radiotherapy & Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital.
D. P. Dearnaley
Affiliation:
Senior Lecturer/Hon, Royal Marsden Hospital.
*
Mrs. C. Andaz, E.N.T. Department, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 SAN.
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Abstract

Metatastic tumour of the sphenoid sinus from distant primary sites are rare. If sphenoid involvement from adjacent structures is excluded there have been 26 reported cases of metastatic sphenoid sinus tumours. Seminoma metastatizing to other paranasal sinuses has been reported but a careful literature search did not reveal this occurring previously in the sphenoid sinus.

Keywords

Paranasal sinus neoplasmsSeminoma
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 12 , December 1991 , pp. 1075 - 1078
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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