Malignant ectomesenchymoma of the nasal cavity

Abstract

Malignant ectomesenchymomas are rare tumors. This tumor affects predominantly young children. Most common site is head and neck. A multi modality approach should be appropriate for this soft-tissue tumor. We present a 43 year old female with malignant ectomesenchymoma of the nasal cavity.

Keywords

Ectomesenchymoma - malignant - rhabdomyosarcoma

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