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Malignant melanoma arising in the frontal sinuses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Samuel M. Jayaraj ,
Jonathan D. Hern ,
George Mochloulis  and
Graham C. Porter
Samuel M. Jayaraj*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
Jonathan D. Hern
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
George Mochloulis
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
Graham C. Porter
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr. Samuel M. Jayaraj, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY. Fax: 0171-725-1847
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Abstract

Sinonasal malignant melanoma is rare and usually occurs in the nasal cavity. Presentation is often varied and occurs late in the natural history of the disease, resulting in a poor prognosis. A case is reported of a patient with malignant melanoma arising from the frontal sinus who presented with a forehead swelling and progressive confusion. A review of the literature on malignant melanoma in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses regarding its presentation, site of origin and principles of management is discussed.

Keywords

Malignant melanomaParanasal sinusesFrontal sinus
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 4 , April 1997 , pp. 376 - 378
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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