1.Nonkeratinizing carcinoma of the sinonasal tract: A diagnosis of confusing nomenclature.
Nur Hashima Abdul Rashid ; Suria Hayati Md Pauzi ; Geok Chin Tan ; Salina Husain ; Mohd Razif Mohammad Yunus ; Balwant Singh Gendeh
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2011;26(2):21-24
OBJECTIVE: To describe a rare case of nonkeratinizing carcinoma of the sinonasal tract and review the literature on the nomenclature of its many synonyms.
METHODS:
Design: Case Report
Setting: Tertiary Referral Center
Patient: One
RESULTS: A 45-year-old female presented with a 6-month history of left nasal obstruction associated with epistaxis. Computed tomography revealed a mass expanding the left nasal cavity with the epicenter arising from the anterior ethmoidal air cells. Endoscopic resection of the tumor was carried out but as there was residual tumor, she then underwent endoscopic-assisted medial maxillectomy via a lateral rhinotomy. A subsequent computed tomography scan showed residual tumor adhering to the ipsilateral periorbita. The patient has so far declined intensity modulated radiotherapy that was advised though she is still under regular follow-up.
CONCLUSION: Nonkeratinizing carcinoma of the sinonasal tract is a rare entity and there are very few reports concerning this type of malignancy. This may be partly due to its many synonyms, such as cylindrical cell carcinoma, Schneiderian carcinoma and transitional cell carcinoma. Nomenclature of this tumor should be standardized to avoid confusion and misdocumentation.
Human ; Female ; Middle Aged ; neoplasms ; CARCINOMA ; TERMINOLOGY ; Nose ; Paranasal Sinuses ; Carcinoma, Transitional Cell ;
2.Head and Neck Cancer Survivors’ Perceptions of Cancer Treatment and Posttraumatic Growth
Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar ; Norhaliza Abd Hamid ; Nur Amirah Hamdan ; Mohd Afifuddin Mohamad ; Rama Krsna Rajandram ; Raynuha Mahadevan ; Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus ; Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2023;19(No.5):82-88
Introduction: Cancer patients’ perception on the treatment they received is vital to determine their adherence to
cancer treatment, but important data on how this variable affects posttraumatic growth (PTG) experience by cancer
patients is lacking. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the degree of PTG among a cohort of head and neck
cancer (HNC) survivors who were within first year of diagnosis and determined the association between perception
of cancer treatment received (expectation and satisfaction with cancer treatment received and the feeling about the
adverse effects) and PTG controlling for socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. Methods: HNC survivors
were recruited from two oncology referral centres, and they were administered socio-demographic and clinical
characteristics questionnaire, the Malay version of the Cancer Therapy Satisfaction Questionnaire (CTSQ) (to assess
the satisfaction, expectation and feeling about the adverse effects of cancer treatment received) and the Malay version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory-Short Form (PTGi-SF) (to measure the degree of PTG). Results: A total
of 200 HNC survivors participated in the study. The mean total PTGI-SF score was 39.5 (standard deviation [SD]
= 9.3). Greater degree of positive expectation of cancer treatment and satisfaction with cancer treatment received
significantly contributed to higher level of PTG, whereas feeling about side effects of treatment was not associated
with PTG, after controlling for socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. Conclusion: Incorporating psychosocial interventions (such as education on cancer treatment and counselling) into the treatment regimen may facilitate
development of PTG and hence, safeguard the mental well-being of HNC patients.