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Paranasal Sinus Neuroendocrine Carcinoma : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Sirsath, Nagesh T.
Das, Umesh
Babu, K. Govind
Premlatha, C. S.
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neuroendocrine neoplasms are defined as epithelial neoplasms with predominant neuroendocrine differentiation.
They can arise in almost every organ of the body although they are most commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system.
Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are a rare site for neuroendocrine carcinoma.
In contrast to the other regions, neuroendocrine tumours of the sinuses have been reported to be recurrent and locally destructive.
Very few cases of paranasal sinus neuroendocrine carcinoma have been reported till date.
Difficulty in pathologic diagnosis and rarity of this malignancy have hindered the progress in understanding the clinical course and improving outcomes.
We herein report a case of poorly differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of ethmoid and sphenoid sinus with invasion of orbit and intracranial extension.
The patient had complete response at the end of chemoradiation and he was disease-free for 9 months duration after which he developed bone metastasis without regional recurrence.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sirsath, Nagesh T.& Babu, K. Govind& Das, Umesh& Premlatha, C. S.. 2013. Paranasal Sinus Neuroendocrine Carcinoma : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-493930
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sirsath, Nagesh T.…[et al.]. Paranasal Sinus Neuroendocrine Carcinoma : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sirsath, Nagesh T.& Babu, K. Govind& Das, Umesh& Premlatha, C. S.. Paranasal Sinus Neuroendocrine Carcinoma : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-493930
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493930