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Extra-Skeletal Ewing's sarcoma of the nasal fossa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

S. Lane*
Affiliation:
Leeds
J. W. Ironside
Affiliation:
Leeds
M.R.C. Path
Affiliation:
Leeds
*
Dr. J. W. Ironside, Neuropathology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, LS1 3EX, UK.

Abstract

Extraskeletal Ewing's sarcoma is rarely found arising in the head and neck region. An unusual case arising in the nasal fossa in a young child is reported and the differential diagnosis, pathology and treatment discussed.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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