PRIMARY ECTOPIC MENINGIOMA OF THE MAXILLARY SINUS - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Methods. A case of a primary ectopic meningioma, arising within the ri ght maxillary sinus, is presented. A review of English literature was also undertaken to determine the prevalence of these lesions in this s pecific anatomic location. Results. A total maxillectomy was performed without complications and the surgical defect was covered with an imm ediate obturator. The patient is well and without evidence of disease 3 1/2 years postoperatively. A review of the English literature reveal ed four additional reports of primary ectopic meningiomas that were li mited to the maxillary sinus. Conclusions. Primary ectopic meningiomas of the maxillary sinus are uncommon lesions which have a good prognos is when a complete resection of the neoplasm can be performed. (C) 199 5 John Wiley and Sons, Inc.