Metastatic testicular teratoma of the nasal cavity: a rare cause of severe intractable epistaxis.
Journal: 1999/April - Journal of Laryngology and Otology
ISSN: 0022-2151
PUBMED: 10197149
Abstract:
Malignant neoplasms of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are uncommon. Choriocarcinoma is a highly malignant germ cell tumour occurring in the reproductive organs. Metastasis may be principally by the lymphatic route as in other germ cell tumours but choriocarcinoma is also known to spread haematogenously. We present a rare case of metastatic choriocarcinoma to the nasal cavity from testicular teratoma presenting with intractable epistaxis in a 32-year-old Caucasian male, who ultimately succumbed to this disease.
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