A Case of Facial Swelling and Proptosis

From Volume 31, Issue 9, November 2004 | Pages 553-554

Authors

Shahla Rahman

BDS(Lond.), MFDS RCS(Eng.), SHO

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust, Enfield, Middlesex

Articles by Shahla Rahman

Waheeda Rahman

MB BS, MRC Ophth, MRCS(Edin.), SHO

St. George's Hospital NHS Trust, Tooting, London

Articles by Waheeda Rahman

Farooq Rahman

BSc(Hons), MB BS, MRCP(UK), SpR

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, Highgate Hill, London

Articles by Farooq Rahman

Abstract

A case of high-grade B cell lymphoma of the maxillary sinus in a 74-year-old caucasian male patient is described. Initial presentation of the tumour commonly simulates odontogenic infection. Dental surgeons should maintain a high degree of suspicion for early diagnosis of maxillary sinus tumours. Appropriate use of CT scans and surgical biopsy is essential in the management of such cases.

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