Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses: a rare case.
OBJECTIVE
We report a rare case of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses with intracranial extension, and discuss the management of this rare tumour.


RESULTS
Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma involving the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses with intracranial extension may be treated successfully with surgery alone, without development of local recurrence.


CONCLUSIONS
Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is a locally aggressive tumour with a high rate of recurrence. Early and aggressive surgical excision with or without radiotherapy or chemotherapy can improve a patient's outcome and prognosis. Regular follow up is needed to detect any local or distant recurrence.
Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia. ingptang@yahoo.com
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Tang
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Singh
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Krishnan
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Looi
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D018278:Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness / Q000473:pathology; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed