Myxofibrosarcoma of the sphenoid sinus

Myxofibrosarcoma was originally described as the myxoid variant of malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH). It is uncommon in the head and neck region. We hereby report a case of myxofibrosarcoma in the sphenoid sinuses. The diagnostic and management difficulties are discussed. Close collaboration between surgeon, radiologist, histopathologist and clinical oncologist in making accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of this rare tumour are emphasized.

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Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the head and neck region

Head & Neck ◽

10.1002/hed.21449 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. n/a-n/a ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

David W. Clark ◽

Brian A. Moore ◽

Shreyaskumar R. Patel ◽

B. Ashleigh Guadagnolo ◽

Dianna B. Roberts ◽

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Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Neck Region ◽

Head And Neck Region

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Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Head and Neck Region

The Laryngoscope ◽

10.1002/lary.20333 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 119 (S1) ◽

pp. S62-S62

Author(s):

David W. Clark ◽

Brian A. Moore ◽

Dianna B. Roberts ◽

Erich M. Sturgis

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Neck Region ◽

Head And Neck Region

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Fibrous histiocytoma of the larynx

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100108503 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 103 (2) ◽

pp. 216-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

M. B. Jordan ◽

J. V. Soames

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Malignant Neoplasm ◽

Neck Region ◽

Benign Tumour ◽

Head And Neck Region ◽

Potentially Malignant

AbstractFibrous histiocytoma is uncommon in the head and neck region and rare in the larynx. Its behaviour is unpredictable.A case is reported in a 54-year-old male which was treated conservatively initially and which recurred several times over a seven year period. During that time the appearances of the lesion changed from those of a densely collagenous, cytologically benign tumour to those of a richly cellular and potentially malignant neoplasm. Laryngectomy was eventually undertaken.

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Pleomorphic Undifferentiated Sarcoma (Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma) of True Vocal Fold: A Rare Laryngeal Malignancy

Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery ◽

10.47210/bjohns.2020.v28i1.179 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 84-87

Author(s):

Rohit Bhardwaj ◽

Ankur Gupta ◽

Sabarirajan Ponnusamy ◽

Karthika Nathan

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Vocal Fold ◽

Fibrous Histiocytoma ◽

Neck Region ◽

Detailed Examination ◽

Complete Excision ◽

Undifferentiated Sarcoma ◽

Microlaryngeal Surgery

Introduction Pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma also known as Malignant fibrous histiocytoma, is a malignanat tumour which commonly involves upper and lower extremities and the retroperitoneum. Only a few sporadic MFHs located in the head and neck have been reported in the literature. Rarely the tumor can involve larynx. Complete excision of the tumor is the standard treatment but post-operative chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy is also recommended in selected cases. Case Report We present a rare case report of pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma also known as malignanat fibrous histiocytoma of true vocal fold in a 65 years old male patient. The patient presented to us with complaints of change in voice for past 3 months. He also reported about his smoking habits for past 35 years. On detailed examination of head and neck region no palpable lymph nodes were detected. Oral and nasal cavity examination also did not reveal any pathology. On endoscopic laryngeal assessment a polypoidal mass was seen arising from posterior half of anterior third of left true vocal fold. The vocal fold mobility was found normal.We completely excised the tumor by microlaryngeal surgery. The histopathological and immunohistochemical examination of the excised tissue identified the tumor being a pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma which was positive for Vimentin, EMA and negative for CK, p63. Patient did not receive radiotherapy/ chemotherepy in postoperative period. Patient has been under follow-up for past 6 months and is disease free as of now. Discussion Mesenchymal malignancies of larynx are rare entities. Pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma also known as malignanat fibrous histiocytoma is one of such malignancy. The treatment consists of complete excision of the lesion. The need of post-operative radiotherapy and/ chemotherapy depends on the extent of disease.

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Merkel cell carcinoma of the pinna

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215100139714 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 111 (12) ◽

pp. 1195-1198 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

B. Skia ◽

A. Bibas ◽

S. A. Hickey ◽

N. G. Ryley

Keyword(s):

Cell Carcinoma ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽

Neck Region ◽

Merkel Cell ◽

Rare Tumour ◽

Head And Neck Region

AbstractMerkel cell carcinoma is an increasingly recognized tumou r of the skin. The commonest presentation is the head and neck region. Only three cases of this rare tumour have been reporte d on the pinna. A further such case is presented here.

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Lipoma of the Larynx and Other Differential Diagnoses

Journal of Clinical Imaging Science ◽

10.25259/jcis_123_2019 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 51

Author(s):

Lela Okromelidze ◽

Erik H. Middlebrooks ◽

Alok A. Bhatt

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Incidental Finding ◽

Neck Region ◽

Vocal Folds ◽

Accurate Diagnosis ◽

Differential Diagnoses ◽

Head And Neck Region

Fatty lesions in the head and neck region are uncommon but can present in any subsite, including rarely the larynx. Most commonly, the fatty lesion is a benign lipoma and an incidental finding as in this case. However, the lesion must be differentiated from other fatty lesions such as liposarcoma, lipoblastoma, and hibernoma. Accurate diagnosis on imaging can prevent unnecessary biopsy and more importantly worry for the patient. We report a case of an incidental lipoma within the vocal folds of the larynx.

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Lymphangioma of the sphenoid sinus

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1258/002221503322113030 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 117 (7) ◽

pp. 564-565 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

T. Major ◽

A. Nagy ◽

G. Erdélyi ◽

I. Sziklai

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Sphenoid Sinus ◽

English Literature ◽

Neck Region ◽

Head And Neck Region ◽

First Report

Lymphangiomas are rare benign lymphatic tumours found predominantly in the head and neck region. A case of a cavernous lymphangioma isolated to the sphenoid sinus is described. The authors emphasize the extreme rarity of the isolated sphenoid lymphangioma, as to their knowledge this is the first report in the English literature.

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