Paediatric fibro-osseous lesions of the nose and paranasal sinuses.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
; 70(2): 193-9, 2006 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16321450
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The term "fibro-osseous lesion" is a generic description for a group of lesions involving the paranasal sinuses and anterior skull base. We aim to improve understanding of the clinical and pathological presentation of fibro-osseous lesions in children. METHODS ANDRESULTS:
We report two cases of aggressive "fibro-osseous" lesions arising from paranasal sinuses and anterior skull base in childhood that were successfully managed surgically. We compare our case reports with a review of the available literature and evaluate the management of these lesions.CONCLUSIONS:
The clinical behaviour and radiological features of fibro-osseous lesions is variable. Aggressive lesions require a radical surgical approach to ensure complete excision, in spite of an increase in associated morbidity. Incomplete excision of aggressive lesions may result in disease recurrence with severe morbidity or mortality. In contrast a slowly progressive lesion often does not warrant extensive surgical excision. Understanding the nature of fibro-osseous lesions facilitates appropriate clinical management.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bone Neoplasms
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Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms
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Fibroma, Ossifying
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Skull Base Neoplasms
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom