z-logo
open-access-imgOpen Access
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of nasal cavity - a case report
Author(s) -
V. Phaniendra Kumar,
P Ramayogeswara Rao,
Gaurav Kumar
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2231-3796
pISSN - 0973-7707
DOI - 10.1007/bf02968754
Subject(s) - adenoid cystic carcinoma , medicine , otorhinolaryngology , head and neck surgery , nasal cavity , carcinoma , general surgery , surgery , pathology
A 38 year old male patient presented with pain and swelling on left side of nose with mass in left nostril. The other symptoms were nasal obstruction, epistaxisc from left nostril and epiphora from left eye. CT scan showed a mass arising from lateral wall of nose on left side eroding anterior part of medial wall of maxillary sinus. The tumor was excised with wide margin through a lateral rhinotomy approach under general anaesthesia. In histopathologieal examination it was found to be cribriform type of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. This case is reported here for its rarit.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.
Having issues? You can contact us here