Haemangioma of the maxillary sinus

Haemangiomas of the maxillary sinus are very rare. In this paper we present one case with an inaccurate preoperative diagnosis which was treated by entire excision of the tumour. One year aftersurgery there is no evidence of recurrence. The literature on the topic is reviewed.

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1997-07, Vol.111 (7), p.638-640
Main Authors: Raboso, E., Rosell, A., Plaza, G., Martinez-Vidal, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy - adverse effects
Blood Loss, Surgical
Clinical Records
Haemangioma
Hemangioma - complications
Hemangioma - pathology
Hemangioma - surgery
Humans
Male
Maxillary sinus
Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms - complications
Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms - pathology
Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms - surgery
Medical sciences
Nasal Cavity
Nose Neoplasms - complications
Nose Neoplasms - pathology
Nose Neoplasms - surgery
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tumors
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:Haemangiomas of the maxillary sinus are very rare. In this paper we present one case with an inaccurate preoperative diagnosis which was treated by entire excision of the tumour. One year aftersurgery there is no evidence of recurrence. The literature on the topic is reviewed.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100138186