Primary sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma with intracranial extension presenting postoperatively as garcin syndrome: a rare case report and review of literature

Abstract Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is an aggressive malignancy originating in the mucosa lining the walls of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. It is a rare tumor that usually presents in an advanced stage, is highly invasive, and is traditionally reputed to be refractory to even the most radical therapy with an attendant poor prognosis. This is particularly true when it transgresses the cranial base.

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A rare case report of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma of paranasal sinuses

International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20205645 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 177

Author(s):

Jasmine Ratti ◽

Vishav Yadav ◽

Sanjeev Bhagat ◽

Dinesh K. Sharma

Keyword(s):

Poor Prognosis ◽

Rare Case ◽

Malignant Tumour ◽

Undifferentiated Carcinoma ◽

Combined Modality Treatment ◽

Management Option ◽

Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma ◽

Best Management ◽

Platinum Based Chemotherapy ◽

Rare Case Report

<p>Sino nasal malignancies account for only 0.2-0.8% of all malignancies and undifferentiated carcinoma is rare malignant tumour of sinonasal tract, with extremely poor prognosis. We report a case of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma which we managed by surgery followed by post-operative radiotherapy with concomitant platinum-based chemotherapy. Although the overall survival is about 20% at 5 years and there are frequent recurrences combined modality treatment is the best management option available at present.</p>

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An extremely rare case report of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma of paranasal sinuses

Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences ◽

10.4103/2321-4848.196203 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 225

Author(s):

Abhishek Purkayastha ◽

Neelam Sharma ◽

Tejas Pandya ◽

Chhavi Arora

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Paranasal Sinuses ◽

Rare Case ◽

Undifferentiated Carcinoma ◽

Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma ◽

Rare Case Report

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Malignant Melanoma in the Anterior Region of Maxillary Gingiva: A Rare Case Report

Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/jucms.v3i4.24268 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 42-45

Author(s):

Rajesh Twyana ◽

Zhang Hong Yi ◽

Jiang Wen ◽

Saroj Kumar Suwal

Keyword(s):

Malignant Melanoma ◽

Poor Prognosis ◽

Rare Case ◽

Interesting Case ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Great Tendency ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Oral Malignant Melanoma ◽

Oral Malignancies ◽

Malignant Condition

Malignant melanoma is extremely rare neoplasm arising from uncontrolled growth of melanocytes, accounting for 0.5% of all oral malignancies. It has a great tendency to metastasize and locally invade tissues more readily than any other malignant tumor of the oral cavity. It present as the rare oral malignant condition, asymptomatic and poor prognosis. The necessity of a highly specialized treatment is factors that should be seriously considered by the involved health care provider. Herein, we report a rare and interesting case of oral malignant melanoma of the maxillary anterior gingiva, which was clinically and histo-pathologically diagnosed with a brief review of literature, has been discussed.

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