Endometrial clear cell carcinoma metastatic to the paranasal sinuses: a case report and review of the literature

Gynecol Oncol. 2004 Jul;94(1):232-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.04.005.

Abstract

Background: Paranasal sinus metastasis following endometrial carcinoma is extremely rare and a reflection of disseminated disease.

Case: We report a case of a 72-year-old woman who presented ethmoid and sphenoid sinus metastasis, 14 months after total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy due to an endometrial clear cell carcinoma.

Conclusion: One should recognize the possibility of a metastatic disease to the sinuses in patients presenting with associated symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / secondary*
  • Aged
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / secondary*