Sinonasal Carcinoma in a Young Female Patient
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Mohd Ghazali Nur Ain Shafiyah, Wan Hitam Wan-Hazabbah, Maffar Nur Hafizah
Primary Institution: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, MYS
Conclusion
The case highlights the aggressive nature and management challenges of advanced sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and timely intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- SNSCC is a rare and aggressive tumor that typically affects older individuals.
- The patient presented with severe symptoms including proptosis and vision loss.
- Imaging revealed a large sinonasal mass with intraorbital and intracranial extension.
- Despite treatment, the patient succumbed to the disease due to rapid progression.
Takeaway
This study talks about a young girl who got a rare and aggressive type of cancer in her nose and eyes, which made her very sick very quickly.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies, biopsy, and was treated with systemic chemotherapy.
Limitations
The patient did not complete the planned treatment and follow-up, which limited the ability to assess treatment effectiveness.
Participant Demographics
An 18-year-old female student.
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