Metastatic nasal chondrosarcoma.
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چکیده
Chondrosarcomas are uncommon tumors which originates in the head and neck and accounts for approximately 10 to 15% of all cases. Most chondrosarcomas exhibit an indolent growth pattern. Nasoseptal tumors may mimic common sinonasal conditions, making early diagnosis difficult. We report a case of nasoseptal metastatic chondrosarcoma which was atypical, characterized by an aggressive growth pattern and widely disseminated.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 62 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007