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Rosenwasser1 reported the extremely rare condition of plasmocytoma of the nasal cavity. The patient had had obstruction of the left side of the nose for one year, with discharge and headache. Photomicrographs and a minute microscopic description of the tumor were presented. The author concluded that the tumor consisted of a lymphoblastoma undergoing transformation of plasma cells. These tumors have a tendency to recur and often are multiple, but do not usually metastasize. Radium was used in the treatment.
Adler2 reported two cases of intranasal glioma originating from the cribriform plate.
Sakon3 reported two cases of epithelioma of the septum, and described the treatment, which consisted of complete bilateral rhinotomy with insertion of radium. One patient has been well four years; the lesion of the other patient had to be removed by diathermy after nine months.
Wright4 considered the association between chronic