title: Sphenoid sinus myxoma: case report and literature review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We present the first known case in the English-language literature of a myxoma arising in the sphenoid sinus. By describing the patient's clinical course and the salient features of this rare neoplasm, we seek to increase the awareness of the presentation, histological features, and treatment considerations for myxomas of the head and neck. In the process, we intend to describe the work-up of isolated sphenoid sinus lesions and focus on the varying and evolving techniques for surgical access to the sphenoid sinus.
  
  
  METHODS
  Case report and literature review.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We describe the clinical course of a patient with a myxoma of the sphenoid sinus. The patient underwent an external sphenoethmoidectomy through a lateral rhinotomy approach with medial maxillectomy under MRI-guidance. He remains without evidence of recurrent disease after 8 months.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Myxomas of the head and neck are rare neoplasms. Their infiltrative nature and tendency to recur demand an aggressive surgical approach that may be accomplished with minimal morbidity using currently available image-guided techniques.
authors: Brian A
authors: BA
authors: Moore
authors: Todd
authors: T
authors: Wine
authors: Brian B
authors: BB
authors: Burkey
authors: Ronald G
authors: RG
authors: Amedee
authors: R Brent
authors: RB
authors: Butcher
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