[Amelanotic melanoma of the frontal sinus: a case report]

Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 1998 Feb;115(1):23-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of frontal sinus amelanotic melanoma in a 76-year-old man. The diagnosis was based mainly on immunohistochemical studies. Despite an aggressive therapeutic regimen associating surgery and radiotherapy, outcome was fatal 8 months after onset of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Frontal Sinus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Frontal Sinus / pathology*
  • Frontal Sinus / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma, Amelanotic / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma, Amelanotic / therapy
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / therapy
  • Radiography