Case report : malignant teratoma of the sinonasal tract

Malignant teratoma of the sinonasal tract is a very rare malignant neoplasm occurring in adults that consists of epithelial and mesenchymal elements. Histological heterogeneity may cause misdiagnosis, and the definite diagnosis is not easily made unless the tumor is completely excised. The authors p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology 2005-05, Vol.262 (5), p.384-386
Hauptverfasser:	YILMAZ, Taner, SIISLII, Ahmet Emre
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Diagnosis, Differential Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Medical sciences Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms - diagnosis Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms - pathology Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms - therapy Paranasal Sinuses - surgery Radiotherapy, Adjuvant Teratoma - diagnosis Teratoma - pathology Teratoma - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Malignant teratoma of the sinonasal tract is a very rare malignant neoplasm occurring in adults that consists of epithelial and mesenchymal elements. Histological heterogeneity may cause misdiagnosis, and the definite diagnosis is not easily made unless the tumor is completely excised. The authors present a case of malignant teratoma in a 35-year-old male who was treated with surgery and radiotherapy. The short duration of survival emphasizes the aggressiveness of this uncommon tumor.
ISSN:	0937-4477 1434-4726
DOI:	10.1007/s00405-004-0833-x