M W Lingen1, S M Rao, M C Hutten, H J Pelzer. 1. Department of Pathology, Northwestern University Medical and Dental Schools, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA.
Abstract
METHODS: A case of a primary ectopic meningioma, arising within the right maxillary sinus, is presented. A review of English literature was also undertaken to determine the prevalence of these lesions in this specific anatomic location. RESULTS: A total maxillectomy was performed without complications and the surgical defect was covered with an immediate obturator. The patient is well and without evidence of disease 3 1/2 years postoperatively. A review of the English literature revealed four additional reports of primary ectopic meningiomas that were limited to the maxillary sinus. CONCLUSIONS: Primary ectopic meningiomas of the maxillary sinus are uncommon lesions which have a good prognosis when a complete resection of the neoplasm can be performed.
METHODS: A case of a primary ectopic meningioma, arising within the right maxillary sinus, is presented. A review of English literature was also undertaken to determine the prevalence of these lesions in this specific anatomic location. RESULTS: A total maxillectomy was performed without complications and the surgical defect was covered with an immediate obturator. The patient is well and without evidence of disease 3 1/2 years postoperatively. A review of the English literature revealed four additional reports of primary ectopic meningiomas that were limited to the maxillary sinus. CONCLUSIONS: Primary ectopic meningiomas of the maxillary sinus are uncommon lesions which have a good prognosis when a complete resection of the neoplasm can be performed.
Authors: Nader Albsoul; Badi Rawashdeh; Ahmad Albsoul; Mohammad Abdullah; Simin Golestani; Aasem Rawshdeh; Mona Mohammad; Mohammad Alzoubi Journal: Int J Surg Case Rep Date: 2015-04-13