An inverted papilloma with intracranial extension

Inverted papilloma can be found in the lateral wall of the nose, the ethmoidal sinus, the maxillary sinus, the sphenoidal sinus and the frontal sinus. To our knowledge there are no reports of papillomas with intracranial extension. This case report describes the history of a patient with long-standi...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1988-06, Vol.102 (6), p.534-537
Main Authors: van Olphen, A. F., Lubsen, H., van 'T Verlaat, J. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Brain Neoplasms - pathology
Clinical Records
Ethmoid Sinus - pathology
Female
Frontal Sinus - pathology
Humans
Medical sciences
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Nose Neoplasms - pathology
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Papilloma - pathology
Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms - pathology
Tumors
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:Inverted papilloma can be found in the lateral wall of the nose, the ethmoidal sinus, the maxillary sinus, the sphenoidal sinus and the frontal sinus. To our knowledge there are no reports of papillomas with intracranial extension. This case report describes the history of a patient with long-standing inverted papillomas, which eventually grew intracranially. The treatment of this patient and the treatment of inverted papilloma in general are discussed.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100105572