Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Sphenoid Sinus; Report of a Case

Abstract

A case of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the sphenoid sinus is reported. The patient was a 38-year-old male presenting with diplopia. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a tumor originating from the sphenoid sinus and invading to the orbital apex and the cavernous sinus. Histological examination using specimens taken in an exploratory sphenoidectmy revealed adenoid cystic carcinoma. The patient died of disease approximately 3 years after radiotherapy at a dose of 60Gy.