Oncogenic osteomalacia in a patient with an ethmoid sinus tumour.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To highlight the clinical presentation and management of a rare case of oncogenic osteomalacia due to an ethmoid sinus tumour.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

We examined the case records of a 55-year-old man who presented with progressive fatigue, weakness and bone pain, and noted the clinical presentation, laboratory investigations, computed tomography findings, operative notes and follow-up details.

CONCLUSION:

Oncogenic osteomalacia secondary to a paranasal sinus neoplasm is a rare entity. The causative tumour is often occult and may be missed by routine clinical examination. This case report illustrates the appropriate pattern of evaluation and management to ensure a successful outcome.

• Authors: R Kurien, M T Manipadam, V Rupa
• Journal: The Journal of laryngology and otology (J Laryngol Otol) Vol. 124 Issue 7 Pg. 799-803 (Jul 2010) ISSN: 1748-5460 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 20003602 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Ethmoid Sinus (surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Osteomalacia (etiology, surgery)
• Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms (complications, surgery)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed