Recurrent Myxoma of Maxilla.
- Author:
Yeol Woong SUNG
1
;
Jae Woong CHANG
;
Dong Woo IM
;
Ki Sang RHA
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Chung-Nam National University, Taejon, Korea. sungyw@cnuh.chungnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myxoma;
Maxilla
- MeSH:
Embryonic Development;
Female;
Head;
Heart;
Maxilla*;
Myxoma*;
Neck;
Pregnancy;
Recurrence;
Skin;
Subcutaneous Tissue;
Tooth
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1999;42(6):783-787
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Myxoma is a relatively rare tumor of mesenchymal origin that can be found in numerous sites throughout the body including heart, skin, and subcutaneous tissue along with various sites in the head and neck. It is presumed to be originated from dental malformation or missing teeth, but occasionally myxoma without dental abnormalities is found giving arguments for its embryogenesis. Myxoma in the head and neck is usually managed by radical operation in order to prevent the possible recurrence. A case of recurrent myxoma of maxilla is described, which was treated with en-bloc removal via lateral rhinotomy incision. The purpose of this article is to present a case of myxoma of maxilla with a review of the literature and is to give a special emphasis on the proper modalities of treatment which minimizes recurrence and functional deficit.
