Title of article :
Aggressive Typical Carcinoid Tumor of the Sphenoid Sinus with Uncommon Clinicopathological Presentation
Author/Authors :
Kim, Deok-Soo Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute - Pusan National University Hospital - Pusan National University School of Medicine - Pusan, South Korea , Kim, Sung-Dong Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute - Pusan National University Hospital - Pusan National University School of Medicine - Pusan, South Korea , Kim, Hak-Jin Department of Radiology - Pusan National University Hospital - Pusan National University School of Medicine - Pusan, South Korea , Cho, Kyu-Sup Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Biomedical Research Institute - Pusan National University Hospital - Pusan National University School of Medicine - Pusan, South Korea
Abstract :
Carcinoid tumors are neuroendocrine tumors that usually occur in the digestive tract and lung. They are rarely found in the head
and neck, especially in the sinonasal area. This article describes a typical carcinoidtumor involving the sphenoid sinus, cavernous sinus,
sphenoid bone, clivus, andoccipital condyle, whichwastreated successfully by endoscopic transseptal transsphenoidal surgery
and intensity-modulated radiation therapy.
Keywords :
Carcinoid Tumor , Neuroendocrine Tumors , Sphenoid Sinus , Radiotherapy , Intensity-Modulated
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Radiology (IJR)
