Open AccessBasaloid squamous carcinoma of the nasal cavity — a case report
Author(s) -
P. Viswanathan,
R. V. Faith,
R K Roul,
R. Banumathi
Publication year - 1999
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/bf02996445
Subject(s) - medicine , nasal cavity , otorhinolaryngology , nostril , concomitant , presentation (obstetrics) , squamous carcinoma , head and neck surgery , carcinoma , radiation therapy , basal cell , pathology , nose , radiology , surgery
Basaloid squamous carcinoma is a rare variant of squamous carcinoma and is known for its aggressive behavior. Its presentation in the nasal cavity is uncommon . A case of this tumor arising from the nostril and showing good response to concomitant radiotherapy and cisplatinum is presented.