Odontogenic myxoma invading the maxillary sinus – Case presentation

Journal Title: Romanian Journal of Rhinology - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 21

Abstract

Tumors of the maxillary sinus pose difficult challenges in a young patient. Our paper presents a very rare case of an odontogenic myxoma extended to the maxillary sinus, in a 14-year-old girl. The clinical picture suggested a malignancy or a local infection. The surgical removal was complete and the diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemistry. Discussions are made from the perspective of already published cases. A review of the disease is performed. CONCLUSION. Myxoma is a benign but aggressive tumor, needing complete surgical excision for a good long-term outcome.

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Dan Cristian Gheorghe, Adina Zamfir-Chiru-Anton

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  • EP ID EP463284
  • DOI 10.1515/rjr-2016-0007
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Dan Cristian Gheorghe, Adina Zamfir-Chiru-Anton (2016). Odontogenic myxoma invading the maxillary sinus – Case presentation. Romanian Journal of Rhinology, 6(21), 49-51. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-463284