A Case of Delayed Diagnosis of Small Cell Carcinoma Originated from the Maxillary Sinus with Bilateral Fungal Sinusitis
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2019.00717
- Author:
Beom Mo KOO
1
;
Hyung Gu KIM
;
HyunSang CHO
;
Pona PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2020;63(6):276-281
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma originated from the paranasal sinus is extremely rare, and its local and distant metastasis is common and the prognosis is poor. We recently experienced a rare case of small cell carcinoma that originated from the maxillary sinus. However, the diagnosis was delayed for several reasons, one of which included accompanied bilateral fungal sinusitis. The patient received chemotherapy for four times, but the therapy was discontinued due to poor general conditions. We report our case with a review of the literature.
