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1Department of Pathology, Dr. N D Desai Faculty of Medical Sciences and Research, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|October 3, 2025
Summary
A rare, poorly differentiated sinonasal carcinoma non-keratinizing type occurred in a 25-year-old male. This case highlights the importance of considering sinonasal malignancies in young adults with persistent nasal and orbital symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Sinonasal carcinoma is a rare malignancy, comprising <1% of all cancers and 3% of head and neck cancers.
- It typically affects individuals in their fifth and sixth decades, with a higher incidence in males.
- Occupational exposure, particularly to nickel, is a known risk factor for sinonasal carcinoma.
