Journal Title
Title of Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
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Abbravation: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head & Neck
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Publisher
Springer-Verlag
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Authors: Davide Lombardi Michela Piccioni Davide Farina Maria Laura Morassi Piero Nicolai
Publish Date: 2006/02/11
Volume: 263, Issue: 6, Pages: 528-531
Abstract
Oncocytic neoplasms are tumors composed of oncocytes ie epithelial cells with a large cytoplasm that is rich in mitochondria Most cases are benign and originate from the major salivary glands while the minor salivary glands are rarely involved Occurrence of oncocytic carcinoma or malignant oncocytoma within the sinonasal tract is an unusual event We report a rare case of maxillary sinus oncocytic carcinoma occurring in a 45yearold male Biopsy was consistent with an unspecified salivary gland neoplasm The patient underwent total maxillectomy through a lateral rhinotomic approach hard palate reconstruction with temporal myofascial flap was performed Definitive histology was consistent with oncocytic carcinoma Due to the local extension of the lesion postoperative radiotherapy 60 Gy was delivered Three years after surgery the patient is free from disease A brief analysis of the literature was also accomplished in order to discuss treatment options and prognosis of this unusual neoplasm
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