Sinonasal carcinoid: A case report

Abstract

Carcinoid tumors of the sinonasal tract are rare. Due to their rarity, the clinical and pathologic characteristics of these neoplasms are not adequately understood. We were reporting one such case. Case presentation: A 28-year-old lady presented with a nasal mass and epistaxis. A mass inside nasal cavity was found by diagnostic nasal endoscopy was done and biopsy was taken from the mass. Histopathological report revealed as carcinoid tumor and successfully treated by chemo radiation. Conclusion: Sinonasal carcinoid inside nasal cavity is a very rare entity and the clino-pathological profile of this disease is very poorly understood. This case achieved complete response following chemo radiation. We should keep in mind that these rare tumours may involve the nasal cavity also and more documentation of these tumours will help us to standardize the treatment protocol in such a rare tumour in rare location.