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ArticleCureus2024

Frontal Sinus Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Case of Diagnostic Re-evaluation From Inverted Papilloma.

Samuel Chu, Salina Husain

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Samuel ChuDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Ampang, Ampang, MYS.
Salina HusainDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.

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Abstract

Adenocarcinoma of the frontal sinus is extremely rare. We present a primary frontal sinus adenocarcinoma masquerading as an inverted papilloma (IP). Here, we reviewed various clinical presentations, investigations, and management of frontal sinus adenocarcinoma. A 48-year-old male presented with nasal bridge swelling one month following endoscopic sinus surgery for frontal sinus inverted papilloma. Progressively enlarging swelling with persistent pressure symptoms drew doubts regarding previously proven diagnosis. Imaging studies put us at the management crossroads of malignancy versus infection (osteomyelitis). The complexity of this case prompted a multidisciplinary team approach, eventually leading to a revision surgery for re-evaluation. Re-excision of the frontal sinus tumor was later proven to be adenocarcinoma of the frontal sinus. This case underscores the importance of thorough follow-up and investigation in patients presenting with recurrent or persistent symptoms following sinus surgery. This case highlighted the need for a high index of suspicion and comprehensive diagnostic workup.

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frontal sinus adenocarcinomainverted papillomaotorhinolaryngologyrhinologysinonasal adenocarcinoma

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PMCPMC11425026

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