Adenocarcinoma

Overview

Sinonasal adenocarcinomas are tumors of the salivary glands and account for 5-10% of sinonasal malignancies in the United States but are more common in Europe. An association with the dust encountered by woodworkers and in the leather industry is noted[i] [ii]. Overall sinonasal adenocarcinomas are resected, usually endoscopically,[iii] with adjuvant therapy added based on tumor extent, final histology, and margins.

References

Bimbi G, Saraceno MS, Riccio S, Gatta G, Licitra L, Cantu G. Adenocarcinoma of ethmoid sinus: an occupational disease. Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital 2004;24(4):199–203

Roux FX, Behm E, Page P, Laccourreye O, Pages JC, Brasnu D. [Adenocarcinomas of the ethmoid sinuses. Epidemiological data], Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac 2002;119(5):271–280

Meccariello G¹, Deganello A¹, Choussy O², Gallo O¹, Vitali D¹, De Raucourt D³, Georgalas C⁴. Endoscopic nasal versus open approach for the management of sinonasal adenocarcinoma: A pooled-analysis of 1826 patients. Head Neck. 2016 Apr;38 Suppl 1:E2267-74.