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Papillary endothelial hyperplasia (Masson's tumour) of the maxillary sinus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. L. Lancaster ,
D. J. Alderson ,
I. W. Sherman  and
A. H. Clark
J. L. Lancaster*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, BirkenheadMerseyside
D. J. Alderson
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, BirkenheadMerseyside
I. W. Sherman
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, BirkenheadMerseyside
A. H. Clark
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, BirkenheadMerseyside
*
Address for correspondence: Mr J. Lancaster, 23 Holbrook Close, Stock Meadows Estate, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 35E
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Abstract

In 1923, Masson described a neoplastic process consisting of papillary hyperplasia of the endothelial cells, with a consequent obliteration of the vascular lumen, followed later by degenerative changes. Masson coined the term vegetant intravascular haemangioendothelioma, however, these days it is more commonly known as papillary endothelial hyperplasia (PEH), or by the pseudonym, Masson's tumour. Although relatively rare, there are numerous accounts of PEH in the literature, describing its predilection for the head and neck region. Our case report describes the finding of a PEH within the paranasal sinuses, a site not previously mentioned even in the largest of series found on literature search. We will then discuss the relevant histological features of the lesion, and its natural history.

Keywords

Maxillary sinusEndotheliumHyperplasia
Type
Pathology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 5 , May 1998 , pp. 500 - 502
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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