10.1055/b-0034-91547 Vasoform Neoplasms and Other Lesions : Part I Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations Despite the fact that a sensible biological classification system based on studies correlating physical findings, natural history,…
10.1055/b-0034-91569 Treatment of Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaD. T. T. Chua and W. I. Wei Introduction Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a highly aggressive tumor with a tendency to invade the adjacent nasal cavity and…
10.1055/b-0034-91565 Rehabilitation Physical In addition to reconstruction of the skull base and orbit, which have been covered in Chapter 19, there are several other aspects that should be considered when…
10.1055/b-0034-91564 Principles and Techniques of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus TumorsS. J. Frank, A. S. Garden, and K. K. Ang Sinonasal malignancies are relatively rare tumors…
10.1055/b-0034-91556 Neuroectodermal Lesions : Part III Mucosal Malignant Melanoma Definition (ICD-O code 8720/3) Mucosal malignant melanomas (MMMs) are aggressive tumors arising from melanin producing cells (melanocytes), derived from neural crest…
10.1055/b-0034-91567 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Epidemiology, Etiology, Screening, and Staging Epidemiology Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), unlike many other head and neck cancers, is an uncommon neoplasm in most parts of the world. The…
10.1055/b-0034-91546 Mesenchymal Neoplasms and Other Lesions Eosinophilic Angiocentric Fibrosis Definition A rare benign cause of submucosal thickening and fibrosis within the upper respiratory tract. Etiology The etiology is unknown. It…
10.1055/b-0034-91561 Surgery : Part I Informed Consent As emphasized throughout this book, sinonasal tumors are rare, present late, and are often difficult to cure. Patients and their families must understand…
10.1055/b-0034-91558 Metastases to the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses Definition A malignant deposit emanating from a site outside the nose and paranasal sinuses. The majority derive from below the clavicle….
10.1055/b-0034-91557 Germ Cell Tumors Germ cell tumors are rare in the head and neck, and histologically are almost identical to those that arise in the gonads (Table 16.1). Immature Teratoma…
