Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma: A Case Report

Document Type : Case report

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1 Sousse, Tunisia

2 Sousse

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Sinusal undifferentiated carcinoma is a rare tumor of para-sinonasal tract. It is characterized by its aggressive local behavior, its potential of metastasis and difficulties in its management. The aim was to describe the clinical and histological presentations of Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma and to reveal the therapeutic modalities reported in the literature.
We report a case of a 56-years old male complained of pain and swelling in the left side of face since three months associated with recurrent epistaxis with unilateral nasal obstruction.Nasal endoscopy revealed a tumoral formation filling the left nasal cavity. Computed Tomography scan and Magnetic Imaging Resonance showed a tissular process in the left nasal cavity extended to the ethmoid and orbit. biopsy concluded to a sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma.

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