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Primary frontal sinus carcinoma with extradural anterior cranial fossa involvement.

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Abstract
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Paranasal sinus carcinoma is rare, with an estimated annual incidence of less than 1 per 100,000 population. Primary frontal sinus involvement is extremely rare, accounting for only 0.3% of all paranasal sinus malignancies. A frontal sinus cancer may be mistaken for a mucocele, pyocele, or osteomyelitis. We report the case of a 48-year-old woman with a carcinoma that originated in the frontal sinus. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated bony destruction with intracranial extension but no involvement of the bulbus. The patient underwent a frontal craniotomy, tumor excision, and postoperative radiotherapy. One year later, she remained symptom-free.

Year of Publication
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2011
Journal
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Ear, nose, & throat journal
Volume
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90
Issue
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10
Number of Pages
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E4-7
ISSN Number
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0145-5613
URL
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http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/014556131109001016?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3dpubmed
DOI
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10.1177/014556131109001016
Short Title
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Ear Nose Throat J
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