[Osteogenic sarcoma in frontal sinus: one case with literature review].
OBJECTIVE
To study the etiology, clinical manifestation, radiograph manifestation and treatment of osteogenic sarcoma in frontal sinus.


METHODS
A case of osteogenic sarcoma of the frontal sinus is reported. Recurrent epistaxis and supra-orbital pain were presented as the chief complaint. CT scan revealed a mass in right frontal sinus and invasion to the inferior wall of the sinus. Treatment comprised lateral rhinotomy followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy.


RESULTS
The patient was followed up 1 year and 9 month, and no recurrence or metastasis was found.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnosis of osteogenic sarcoma in frontal sinus should be made upon the following aspects: CT scan of the sinus, nasal endoscopic detection and biopsy. Radical surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy may be the main treatment.
Zhang
Xiaomeng
X
Department of Otolaryngology, Union Hospital,Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China. zhangxiaomeng@sohu.com
Yang
Chengzhang
C
Kong
Weijia
W
Jiang
Hong
H
Zhang
Long
L
Li
Ming
M
D005260:Female; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000473:pathology*; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*