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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Case report

Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma: a case report

Authors: Yi Chao Foong, Vince Murdolo, Nusa Naiman, Laura Hepner, Raef Awad

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy with histological features of both carcinosarcoma and teratoma. The optimal management of this malignancy is unclear, with most patients being managed by a combination of surgery and radiotherapy.

Case presentation

We describe an 83-year-old white woman with sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma of her left nasal cavity treated with surgical debulking initially with radiological evidence of residual disease which was treated with radiotherapy (60 Gy in 30 fractions). A follow-up examination at 2 years showed no evidence of recurrence.

Conclusions

In cases of sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma with residual disease post-surgery, radiotherapy alone can be an effective option.
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Metadata
Title
Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma: a case report
Authors
Yi Chao Foong
Vince Murdolo
Nusa Naiman
Laura Hepner
Raef Awad
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1327-y

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