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[Meningiomas of the nose and paranasal sinuses]
C Stankiewicz1, B Kowalska, K Jaśkiewicz
1Katedra i Klinika Chorób Uszu, Nosa, Gardła i Krtani.
Abstract:
In material of ENT Department, Medical University of Gdańsk we have three cases of extracranial meningioma localized in the nose and sinuses. Two of them are presented in this paper. One case was 29 year woman with meningioma of the nose and ethmoid and maxillary sinuses; it was residual tumor after removal of intracranial meningioma 3 years earlier. Second case was 14 year boy with meningioma of the nose, ethmoid and maxillary sinuses and of the orbit. In both patients tumor was removed by rhinosurgical access (lateral rhinotomy). Late results of the operation were very good. Basing on clinical and radiological pictures of both cases, pathological characteristics of naso-sinusal meningioma was made.
Insights
Extracranial meningiomas in the nose and sinuses are rare. This study presents two cases of sinonasal meningioma, successfully treated with rhinosurgery, highlighting good long-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Extracranial meningiomas, particularly those in the sinonasal tract, are uncommon tumors.
- These tumors can present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their location and potential for recurrence.