Malignant melanoma in the maxillary sinus--a case successfully treated with radiotherapy.

Abstract

In this paper, we present a case where radiotherapy was very effective against malignant melanoma. We performed a total maxillectomy as the primary treatment, but the tumor recurred rapidly in the operated wound. Then, the patient was treated with 50 Gy in twenty-five treatments. After that, the tumor disappeared remarkably. On the other hand, this malignant melanoma was of the amelanotic type. We carried out a Fontana's stain and electronic microscopy to provide the criteria for the diagnosis of malignant melanoma. The pathological character of this malignant melanoma was investigated.

• Authors: K Hoki, S Sambe, K Asakura, K Morimoto, A Kataura
• Journal: Auris, nasus, larynx (Auris Nasus Larynx) Vol. 12 Issue 2 Pg. 81-7 ( 1985) ISSN: 0385-8146 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 4074212 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols (therapeutic use)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Cryosurgery
• Female
• Humans
• Lymphatic Metastasis
• Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms (radiotherapy, surgery)
• Melanoma (radiotherapy, surgery)
• Neoplasm Recurrence, Local (radiotherapy)
• Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Reoperation