Malignant Melanoma of the Nasal Cavity:Report of a Case

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A case of malignant melanoma arising from the nasal cavity of a 65-year-old male was reported. The first symptom was nasal obstruction and epistaxis. Polyp-like tumors were observed in the left nasal cavity. X-ray films revealed an involvement of the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses. An extensive surgical procedure including ophthalmectomy was refused by the patient, and therefore, partial maxillectomy and cryosurgery were done as the initial treatment. But recurrences of the primary lesion occurred. Total maxillectomy, ophthalmectomy, radical neck dissection and immunotherapy were done for the recurrent tumors. An invasion into the frontal cranial base was observed during the final operation. Purulent meningitis occurred after the surgery. The patient died 1 year and 10 months after the initial treatment.
久留米大学医学部 The Kurume Medical Journal 編集部の論文