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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- DOI 10.1515/rjr-2016-0007
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