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A rare case of Rosai-Dorfman disease of the paranasal sinuses

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An unusual case of a 6-year-old male child presenting with a history of bilateral nasal obstruction of 3 years duration is reported. Endoscopic surgery was performed and the specimen sent for histopathological examination. The report revealed the surprise diagnosis of Rosai-Dorfman disease. This case of isolated extranodal involvement (paranasal sinuses) by this disease is presented and the literature available reviewed.

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  1. Department of ENT, Safdarjung Hospital, J-37, Sector 25, NOIDA, 201301, New Delhi, India

    L. Gupta (Resident), K. Batra (Senior Research Associate) & G. Motwani (Senior Specialist)

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Gupta, L., Batra, K. & Motwani, G. A rare case of Rosai-Dorfman disease of the paranasal sinuses. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 57, 352–354 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02907713

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