Malignant melanoma of the sinonasal mucosa: literature review and report of two cases

Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia

Ribeiro, Carlos A.¹  Crossara, Paulo F. B. T.¹  Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais¹  Melo, Mônica M. O.¹  Brum, Luís R. A.¹  Becker, Helena M. G.¹  Guimarães, Roberto E. S.¹ 

关键词: melanoma;    nasal cavity;    paranasal sinuses.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-72992003000100022

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Associacao Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cervicofacial

【 摘 要 】

Malignant melanoma of the sinonasal mucosa is undoubtedly a rare and aggressive tumor, which affects patients over sixty years of age and is not associated with gender. Nasal obstruction and epistaxis are the most frequently reported symptoms, although the presentation is late and unspecific, which delays the diagnosis and worsens the prognosis. The traditional approach has been surgical treatment; radiotherapy has also been used; however its effectiveness remains uncertain. The purpose of the present study is to report two cases of malignant melanoma of the sinonasal mucosa and present a literature review.

【 授权许可】

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