Journal article

Paranasal sinus tumors: Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute experience

S Porceddu, J Martin, G Shanker, LA Weih, C Russell, D Rischin, J Corry, L Peters

Head and Neck | JOHN WILEY & SONS INC | Published : 2004

Abstract

Background. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the local control, pattern of recurrence, overall survival, and prognostic factors of patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), adenocarcinoma, and undifferentiated carcinoma of the paranasal sinuses (PNS) and nasal cavity (NC) presenting to our center for curative treatment over a 10-year period. Methods. Between 1991 and 2000, 60 patients with SCC (n = 32), adenocarcinoma (n = 25), and undifferentiated carcinoma (n = 3) of the PNS or NC were identified. Forty patients received surgery and postoperative radiotherapy; four, surgery alone; 11, radiotherapy alone; three, radical radiotherapy after surgical recurrence; one, chemoradiother..

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