TY - JOUR
T1 - Carcinosarcoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
AU - Shindo, Maisie L.
AU - Stanley, Robert B.
AU - Kiyabu, Milton T.
PY - 1990
Y1 - 1990
N2 - Malignant neoplasms consisting of an epithelial element and 1 or more nesenchymal components are variously termed teratocarcinosarcoma, carcinosarcoma, malignant teratoma, spindle cell carcinoma, and pseudosarcomatous squamous cell carcinoma. Carcinosarcoma, consisting of a malignant epithelial element and a single malignant mesenchymal component, is extremely rare in the sinonasal tract. We report a case of carcinosarcoma involving the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and anterior cranial fossa. Rapid growth and extensive local destruction are prominent features of this tumor, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and prompt institution of aggressive therapy. The clinical presentation, pathologic features, and clinical course are detailed.
AB - Malignant neoplasms consisting of an epithelial element and 1 or more nesenchymal components are variously termed teratocarcinosarcoma, carcinosarcoma, malignant teratoma, spindle cell carcinoma, and pseudosarcomatous squamous cell carcinoma. Carcinosarcoma, consisting of a malignant epithelial element and a single malignant mesenchymal component, is extremely rare in the sinonasal tract. We report a case of carcinosarcoma involving the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and anterior cranial fossa. Rapid growth and extensive local destruction are prominent features of this tumor, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and prompt institution of aggressive therapy. The clinical presentation, pathologic features, and clinical course are detailed.
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U2 - 10.1002/hed.2880120613
DO - 10.1002/hed.2880120613
M3 - Article
C2 - 2258293
AN - SCOPUS:0025242396
VL - 12
SP - 516
EP - 519
JO - Head and Neck
JF - Head and Neck
SN - 1043-3074
IS - 6
ER -