Malignant teratocarcinosarcoma of the sphenoid sinus

Abstract

We have presented the first reported case of malignant teratocarcinosarcoma arising in the sphenoid sinus treated successfully with surgery and radiation therapy. The patient shows no signs of recurrence 5 years after surgery. The combined head and neck/neurosurgical approach using complete rhinotomy and medial maxillectomy with transsphenoid/transethmoid approach is advocated for sphenoid sinus tumors of this type.