Sino nasal malignant melanoma: a case series

ABSTRACT

To present a retrospective case series of Sino-nasal malignant melanoma cases consisting of eight cases, their clinical presentation, management protocol and treatment outcome. Retrospective review of 8 sino-nasal melanoma patients with their clinical profile, investigation result and treatment outcome with comprehensive review of literature. The 5-year survival rate in this small series was nil. Local failure with skull base invasion was noticed in 3 cases. Distant metastasis was noticed in 4 cases. Advanced sino nasal malignant melanoma carries a poor prognosis as seen in the present series. Early diagnosis and adequate surgical excision is beneficial in managing these lesions