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Renal cell carcinoma presenting as a solitary paranasal sinus metastasis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. J. Homer
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
N. S. Jones*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
*
Mr N. S. Jones, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UG. Fax: 0115 9709748

Abstract

We present an unusual case of renal cell carcinoma presenting as a periorbital mass. The presenting symptom was a supraorbital swelling which proved to be a mucocoele which had arisen secondary to a solitary metastasis in the ethmoidal sinuses. We discuss the management strategy including the place of endoscopic biopsy, the choice of investigations and craniofacial resection.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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