R Kurien1, M T Manipadam, V Rupa. 1. Department of ENT, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To highlight the clinical presentation and management of a rare case of oncogenic osteomalacia due to an ethmoid sinus tumour. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined the case records of a 55-year-old man who presented with progressive fatigue, weakness and bone pain, and noted the clinical presentation, laboratory investigations, computed tomography findings, operative notes and follow-up details. CONCLUSION: Oncogenic osteomalacia secondary to a paranasal sinus neoplasm is a rare entity. The causative tumour is often occult and may be missed by routine clinical examination. This case report illustrates the appropriate pattern of evaluation and management to ensure a successful outcome.
OBJECTIVE: To highlight the clinical presentation and management of a rare case of oncogenic osteomalacia due to an ethmoid sinus tumour. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined the case records of a 55-year-old man who presented with progressive fatigue, weakness and bone pain, and noted the clinical presentation, laboratory investigations, computed tomography findings, operative notes and follow-up details. CONCLUSION:Oncogenic osteomalacia secondary to a paranasal sinus neoplasm is a rare entity. The causative tumour is often occult and may be missed by routine clinical examination. This case report illustrates the appropriate pattern of evaluation and management to ensure a successful outcome.
Authors: Wang Xian-Ling; Ba Jian-Ming; Zhong Wen-Wen; Lü Zhao-Hui; Dou Jing-Tao; Lu Ju-Ming; Mu Yi-Ming Journal: Rheumatol Int Date: 2011-07-26 Impact factor: 2.631