title: Myxofibrosarcoma of the sphenoid sinus.
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 makng accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of this rare tumour are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Pathology, The University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, HongKong.
authors.forename: Paul K Y
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.forename: Nigel
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Trendell-Smith
authors.forename: Jimmy H C
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Y W
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Fan
authors.forename: Anthony P W
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Yuen
mesh_terms: D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000473:pathology*