Endometrial clear cell carcinoma metastatic to the paranasal sinuses: A case report and review of the literature
Gynecologic Oncology, cilt.94, sa.1, ss.232-234, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 94 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2004
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.04.005
- Dergi Adı: Gynecologic Oncology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.232-234
- İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Background. Paranasal sinus metastasis following endometrial carcinoma is extremely rare and a reflection of disseminated disease. Case. We report a case of a 72-year-old woman who presented ethmoid and sphenoid sinus metastasis, 14 months after total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy due to an endometrial clear cell carcinoma. Conclusion. One should recognize the possibility of a metastatic disease to the sinuses in patients presenting with associated symptoms. © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.