MYXOMA OF THE PARANASAL SINUSES

Myxomas of the paranasal sinuses are rare but well described in the li terature. They may be related to dental malformations or missing teeth , but may also occur without any such abnormalities. Their local aggre ssiveness and ability to erode bone should not be underestimated, and they should be totally removed whenever possible. A case of myxoma of the sinuses is described, in which recurrence followed several local r emovals. The patient was only cured by radical maxillectomy. The opera tion is described, and the literature on the subject reviewed.