Neurofibroma of the maxillary antrum. 1979

M K Agarwal, and O P Gupta, and H C Samant, and S Gupta

A rare case of neurofibroma of the maxillary antrum is reported. The tumor was removed via a Caldwell-Luc approach. Its histopathologic characteristics are described.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008443 Maxillary Sinus The air space located in the body of the MAXILLARY BONE near each cheek. Each maxillary sinus communicates with the middle passage (meatus) of the NASAL CAVITY on the same side. Antrum of Highmore,Maxillary Antrum,Maxillary Ostium,Antrum, Maxillary,Highmore Antrum,Maxillary Antrums,Maxillary Ostiums,Sinus, Maxillary
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009296 Nasal Cavity The proximal portion of the respiratory passages on either side of the NASAL SEPTUM. Nasal cavities, extending from the nares to the NASOPHARYNX, are lined with ciliated NASAL MUCOSA. Nasal Cavities,Cavities, Nasal,Cavity, Nasal
D009455 Neurofibroma A moderately firm, benign, encapsulated tumor resulting from proliferation of SCHWANN CELLS and FIBROBLASTS that includes portions of nerve fibers. The tumors usually develop along peripheral or cranial nerves and are a central feature of NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1, where they may occur intracranially or involve spinal roots. Pathologic features include fusiform enlargement of the involved nerve. Microscopic examination reveals a disorganized and loose cellular pattern with elongated nuclei intermixed with fibrous strands. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1016) Neurofibromas
D010255 Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the PARANASAL SINUSES. Cancer of Paranasal Sinus,Neoplasms, Paranasal Sinus,Paranasal Sinus Cancer,Cancer, Paranasal Sinus,Cancers, Paranasal Sinus,Neoplasm, Paranasal Sinus,Paranasal Sinus Cancers,Paranasal Sinus Neoplasm
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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