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Published in: European Journal of Medical Research 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Case report

Endoscopic approach to the resection of adenoid cystic carcinoma of paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity: case report and own experience

Authors: Piotr Wardas, Michał Tymowski, Agnieszka Piotrowska-Seweryn, Wojciech Kaspera, Aleksandra Ślaska-Kaspera, Jarosław Markowski

Published in: European Journal of Medical Research | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant tumor that might occur in nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. It is characteristic for poor prognosis, especially the solid histopathological subtype of the tumor. ACC might spread along nerves and fascias and it is usually diagnosed at advanced stage. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging together with fine-needle biopsy are the gold standards in the diagnostic procedure of the cancer. Surgery with adjuvant therapy are the most common methods of treatment. Among the surgical approaches, the functional endonasal sinus surgery seems to be the most appropriate and favorable way of treatment. In the study, the authors present a case of a 62-year-old patient with T4aN0M0 ACC tumor treated endoscopically at the Department of Laryngology and ENT Oncology, WSS No. 5 in Sosnowiec. The authors indicate the usefulness of FESS procedure in the treatment of malignancies of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. They also review the recent publications on endonasal versus open approach in similar cases. In conclusions, the authors favor endonasal approach as a mini-invasive method of surgical treatment of ACC of paranasal sinuses that results in satisfactory oncological outcome and high quality of patient’s life.
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Metadata
Title
Endoscopic approach to the resection of adenoid cystic carcinoma of paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity: case report and own experience
Authors
Piotr Wardas
Michał Tymowski
Agnieszka Piotrowska-Seweryn
Wojciech Kaspera
Aleksandra Ślaska-Kaspera
Jarosław Markowski
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
European Journal of Medical Research / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 2047-783X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-015-0189-2

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