SMARCB1 (INI-1)-deficient sinonasal carcinoma:A case report and its clinical implications on diagnosis and management.
- Author:
Dianne Mae TAN
1
;
Glezette Anne ALTARES
1
;
Rose Lou Marie AGBAY
1
;
Jose CARNATE JR.
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Smarcb1-deficient Tumors; Sinonasal Carcinoma; Poorly Differentiated Sinonasal Carcinoma; Undifferentiated Sinonasal Carcinoma
- MeSH: Human; Carcinoma; Hemorrhage; Immunohistochemistry; Endoscopy
- From: Philippine Journal of Pathology 2025;10(2):63-67
- CountryPhilippines
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Abstract:
SMARCB1 (INI-1)-deficient sinonasal carcinoma is a rare, poorly differentiated, and locally aggressive neoplasm. Frequently, this disease entity mimics benign head and neck conditions, making diagnosis and management challenging. We report the case of a 66-year-old female who presented with a right nasal mass on endoscopy. Microscopy revealed well-defined nests of plasmacytoid tumor cells infiltrating a desmoplastic stroma, with areas of necrosis and focal hemorrhage. Based on the histomorphology and immunohistochemistry studies, the case was signed out as SMARCB1 (INI-1)-deficient sinonasal carcinoma. This is the first reported case in the Philippines based on a search of local journal databases. Recent advancements in therapeutics highlight the importance of providing molecular characterization of these tumors.
