Nasal Septum Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A Case Report

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal septum is extremely rare. We present the case of a 56-year- old male who complained of nasal bleeding and nasal obstruction for 1 month. A mass arising from nasal septum was found by endoscope. The tumor was removed under lateral rhinotomy and histopathologic ex...

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Main Authors: Shu-Yu Tai, Chen-Yu Chien, Chih-Feng Tai, Wen-Rei Kuo, Wan-Ting Huang, Ling-Feng Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2007-08-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0257565507700081
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Summary:Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal septum is extremely rare. We present the case of a 56-year- old male who complained of nasal bleeding and nasal obstruction for 1 month. A mass arising from nasal septum was found by endoscope. The tumor was removed under lateral rhinotomy and histopathologic examination revealed adenoid cystic carcinoma with cribriform pattern. He then had postoperative radiotherapy. No recurrence was noticed after 1 year of follow-up. Despite its rarity, adenoid cystic carcinoma should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of nasal tumor.
ISSN:1607-551X