A Rare Case of Myoepithelioma in the Sphenoid Sinus

A 72-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with 3 months of vision loss and 1 month of aggravation. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examinations revealed a tumor in the sphenoid region, which was treated with surgical resection. Based on the pathology and immunohistochemistry findings, the tumor was diagnosed as a myoepithelial tumor. The patient was in good condition after surgery. Myoepithelial tumors are rare, with an even rarer occurrence in the sphenoid sinuses, where such tumors are particularly challenging to diagnose preoperatively. Diagnosis relies on postoperative pathology and immunohistochemistry. Surgery remains the primary treatment approach.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71652
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Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
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A Rare Case of Myoepithelioma in the Sphenoid Sinus

X Wang, Ying Zhou
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A Rare Case of Myoepithelioma in the Sphenoid Sinus

X Wang, Ying Zhou
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Abstract

A 72-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with 3 months of vision loss and 1 month of aggravation. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging examinations revealed a tumor in the sphenoid region, which was treated with surgical resection. Based on the pathology and immunohistochemistry findings, the tumor was diagnosed as a myoepithelial tumor. The patient was in good condition after surgery. Myoepithelial tumors are rare, with an even rarer occurrence in the sphenoid sinuses, where such tumors are particularly challenging to diagnose preoperatively. Diagnosis relies on postoperative pathology and immunohistochemistry. Surgery remains the primary treatment approach.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 13(12)
Chengdu Medical College (CN), Mianyang Central Hospital (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 41%
Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
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