Malignant teratocarcinosarcoma of the sphenoid sinus.
We have presented the first reported case of malignant teratocarcinosarcoma arising in the sphenoid sinus treated successfully with surgery and radiation therapy. The patient shows no signs of recurrence 5 years after surgery. The combined head and neck/neurosurgical approach using complete rhinotomy and medial maxillectomy with transsphenoid/transethmoid approach is advocated for sphenoid sinus tumors of this type.
Shemen
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Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, NY.
Galantich
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Murali
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D002296:Carcinosarcoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D018243:Teratocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery