Nasal Solitary Fibrous Tumor Arising from the Anterior Cranial Fossa

ABSTRACT

The solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a mesenchymal, spindle cell neoplasm that was originally found in pleural tissue. Recently, however, numerous extrapleural sites have been discovered, including the nasal cavity. We present the 15th case of a nasal SFT, and the first such tumor to arise from the cribriform plate and extend into the anterior cranial fossa. In addition to highlighting the aggressive nature of this tumor, we review its clinical features and the diagnostic difficulties posed by SFT.

KEYWORDS

Solitary fibrous tumor - nasal - anterior skull base

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