Carcinosarcoma of the Nasal Septum: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

We report a case of a 62-year-old man with epistaxis and right-sided nasal obstruction. Nasal endoscopy revealed an exophytic mass arising from the anterior septum that extended posteriorly to the osteo-meatal complex. Excision with endoscopic sinus surgery was performed.

Sinonasal Renal Cell-Like Adenocarcinoma.

Sinonasal renal cell-like adenocarcinoma (SNRCLA) is a newly defined, rare malignant tumor of the nasal cavity. The clinical course and response to treatment remain uncertain. The purpose of this study is to report a new case of SNRCLA and review the literature to determine clinical characteristics, treatment options, and outcomes.

Management of the unknown primary in patients with metastatic cancer of the head and neck.

The evaluation of the patient with metastatic cervical lymph node squamous cell carcinoma and an unknown primary tumor frequently involves the use of guided biopsies as a diagnostic tool. This study was performed to assess the effectiveness of these biopsies. Using a retrospective chart review, we identified 25 patients who had undergone a total of 100 guided biopsies to evaluate an unknown primary malignancy of the head and neck.

Needle aspiration of neck abscesses in children.

Needle aspiration of neck abscesses with CT-scan guidance was studied in 17 children with 18 abscesses from 1986 to 1991. Clinical and radiologic findings were analyzed according to treatment outcome. A majority of abscesses (55.