Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ethmoid sinus

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 1994;251(8):461-3. doi: 10.1007/BF00175996.

Abstract

The paranasal sinuses are a rare site for neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC). In contrast to the other regions, NEC of the sinuses has been reported to be recurrent and locally destructive. We report a case of NEC of the ethmoid sinuses. The patient was a 16-year-old Indian boy and was treated with radiation therapy to 6500 rad. He has been disease free for the past 5 years. All the cases reported to date were also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / radiotherapy*
  • Ethmoid Sinus*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / pathology
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / radiotherapy*