Paranasal sinuses melanoma – a case report
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2010, Vol 64, Issue 2
Abstract
The malignant melanoma has been presented in majority in the skin location. The mucosal form of melanoma is extremely rare, the localisation involving the structures of paranasal sinuses is the most frequent location according to head and neck region. The authors present the patients case with that location of ilness.
Authors and Affiliations
Elżbieta Waśniewska, Maciej Pabiszczak, Katarzyna Iwanik, Jerzy Wójtowicz, Witold Szyfter
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