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Treatment results for ethmoid sinus carcinoma
J R Gras-Cabrerizo1, J R Montserrat-Gili, X León-Vintró
1Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. jgras@hsp.santpau.es
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|August 4, 2009
Summary
Combined surgery and radiotherapy offer good local control for ethmoid sinus carcinoma. Prophylactic neck treatment is not recommended for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Ethmoid sinus carcinoma is a rare malignancy.
- Treatment outcomes for ethmoid sinus carcinoma require further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report treatment outcomes in patients diagnosed with ethmoid sinus carcinoma.
- To evaluate survival rates and treatment efficacy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 34 patients with ethmoid sinus carcinoma.
- Data collected included demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment modalities, and survival outcomes.
Main Results:
- The mean age of patients was 64 years, with 76% being male.
- Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common type (44%).
- Five-year survival rate was 44%; combined surgery and radiotherapy showed good local control.
Conclusions:
- Combined modality treatment (surgery and post-operative radiotherapy) is effective for local control in ethmoid sinus carcinoma.
- Prophylactic neck treatment is not advised for this condition.