A case report: primary melanoma of the nasal cavity / Un reporte de caso: melanoma primario de la cavidad nasal
West Indian med. j
;
62(8): 778-780, Nov. 2013. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of sinonasal mucosal malignant melanoma in the nasal cavity. The patient had respiratory difficulty, continuous epistaxis and nasal pain. We identified a malignant tumour which is a rare pathology with detailed physical examination, anterior rhinoscopy, computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and histopathologic examination. The patient did not accept surgical procedures and was referred for chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Continued follow-up of this is necessary.
RESUMEN
Reportamos un caso raro de melanoma maligno de la mucosa del tracto nasosinusal. El paciente tenía dificultad respiratoria, epistaxis continua, y dolor nasal. Identificamos un tumor maligno que es una patología, con examen físico detallado, rinoscopia anterior, tomografía computarizada (TC), resonancia magnética (MRI) y examen histopatológico. El paciente no aceptaba los procedimientos quirúrgicos y fue remitido para quimioterapia o inmunoterapia. Es necesario realizar un seguimiento continuo.
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Main subject:
Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms
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Melanoma
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
Institution/Affiliation country:
Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital/TR
/
Department of Otorhinolaryngology/TR
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