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Osteogenic sarcoma of the ethmoid sinus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. Bradley*
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Oncology, Gartnavel General Hospital.
L. G. McCloymont
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Gartnavel General Hospital.
R. Reid
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
*
Dr. C Bradley Beatson Oncology CentreWestern InfirmaryGlasgow, G11 6NT.

Abstract

A case of osteogenic sarcoma of the ethmoid sinus is reported in a 45 year old man. The tumour extended superiorly through the frontal sinus and involved the medial wall of the left orbit causing diplopia. Treatment comprised partial excision followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy with symptomatic improvement, although 13 months later the patient died from progressive local and metastatic disease. A possible relationship to previous radiation exposure is discussed.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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