A Case of Spindle Cell Carcinoma Originating from the Maxillary Sinus.
- Author:
Ik One YOO
1
;
Ho Yeon HWANG
;
Tae Hoon KIM
;
Sang Hag LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sanghag@kumc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spindle cell carcinoma;
Paranasal sinuses
- MeSH:
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Head;
Humans;
Larynx;
Maxillary Sinus;
Middle Aged;
Mouth;
Neck;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Paranasal Sinuses;
Prognosis;
Recurrence;
Respiratory System
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2008;51(8):747-750
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Spindle cell (sarcomatoid) carcinoma of the upper respiratory tract is a rare malignancy, and its diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis still remain controversial. Histopathologic examination of this uncommon tumor shows surface epithelialcarcinoma and an underlying spindle-shaped proliferation. In the head and neck region, it is found predominantly in the larynx and oral cavity. To our knowledge, spindle cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus has been rarely reported. We report a 57-year-old woman with a spindle cell carcinoma originating from the maxillary sinus. She was treated with surgery and post operative radiotherapy. After 8 months of close follow-up, she shows no sign of recurrence or distant metastasis. We offer this case and a review of the related literature in an effort to increase awareness of this rare malignancy.
