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Sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma-role of on-site FNAC: a case report

Authors: Santosh Tummidi, Kanchan Kothari, Roshni Patil, Shruti S. Singhal, Vyoma Shah

Published in: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a rare tumor of epithelial cell origin, commonly arises from the major salivary glands. Uncommonly it may be found outside the salivary glands and it's especially rare in the nasal cavity.

Case presentation

A 71-year female had complaints of swelling at the base of nose, Fine needle aspiration (FNA) from the swelling revealed features of adenoid cystic carcinoma; cell block & IHC for CD-117 was positive.

Conclusions

Sino-nasal ACC (SNACC) continues to pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to clinicians. Due to its rarity & vague presentation, early diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. FNA can be used as an invaluable diagnostic tool in the evaluation of these lesions. Since it’s incidence in sinonasal region is rare; our attempt to report this case will heighten the physician’s awareness of this disease, helping further treatment.

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Title: Sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma-role of on-site FNAC: a case report
Authors: Santosh Tummidi
Kanchan Kothari
Roshni Patil
Shruti S. Singhal
Vyoma Shah
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6815
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12901-018-0053-4

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Sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma-role of on-site FNAC: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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