Oral involvement of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma: A case report and immunohistochemical study of a challenging case.

INTRODUCTION: Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is a rare tumor highly aggressive most frequently arise in the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity. Oral involvement is extremely rare. CASE REPORT: A 62-years-old male presents a large infiltrative mass involving the hard palate and left alveolar ridge. Computed tomography showed bone destruction and invasion of paranasal sinuses and orbits. Histology revealed a malignant neoplasm consisting of small round cells with minimal cytoplasm and hyperchromatic nuclei without any connection with the oral mucosal epithelium. Immunohistochemical analysis showed epithelial origin (CK-7+, CK-20+, AE1/AE3+, EMA+) and lacked strong evidence of squamous and neuroendocrine differentiation (p63-, 34ßE12-, NSE-/+, chromogranin-, synaptophysin-). TTF-1 negative ruled out the metastatic origin. A diagnosis of SNUC subtype positive for SMARCB1 (INI1) was reached. The patient was submitted to concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy without signs of recurrence after 2 years. CONCLUSION: SNUC involving the oral cavity is a rare malignancy that may mimic symptoms of dental infection or sinusitis. A careful correlation of clinical, microscopic, and immunohistochemical characteristics is mandatory for early diagnosis.

Osteoma compacto do seio maxilar ­ relato de caso / Osteoma of the maxillary sinus ­ case report

Os osteomas são tumores benignos de crescimento ósseo, compostos de osso compacto, esponjoso ou misto, comumente associado ao esqueleto craniofacial, com maior frequência nos seios paranasais e menor frequência nos ossos gnáticos. Tem predileção pelo sexo masculino entre a segunda e quinta décadas de vida. Sua etiologia é incerta, podendo estar associada à infecção, trauma, influência genética ou embriológica. O tratamento cirúrgico dos osteomas está reservado para os casos de crescimento rápido, infecção, sintomatologia dolorosa, alteracões funcionais ou deformidades estéticas. Casos de osteomas pequenos e assintomáticos permitem tratamento conservador. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo relatar um caso de osteoma em seio maxilar associado à sintomatologia dolorosa (cefaleia) tratado cirurgicamente (AU).

Osteomas are benign tumors of bone growth, composed of compact, spongy or mixed bones, commonly associated with the craniofacial skeleton, more frequently in the paranasal sinuses and less frequently in the gnathic bones. It mostly affects men between 20 and 50 years old. Its etiology is uncertain and may be associated with infection, trauma, genetic or embryological influence. Surgical treatment of osteomas is reserved for cases of rapid growth, infection, painful symptomatology, functional alterations or aesthetic deformities. Cases of small asymptomatic osteomas allow conservative treatment. The present study aims to report a case of osteoma in the maxillary sinus associated with painful symptomatology (headache) treated surgically (AU).

Fatal primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the maxillary sinus initially treated as an infectious disease in an elderly patient: A clinicopathologic report.

OBJECTIVE: To report a case of primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the maxillary sinus in an 82-year-old Caucasian woman. BACKGROUND: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the maxillary sinus has non-specific signs and symptoms that may be confused with benign inflammatory conditions and upper respiratory infections. METHODS: An incisional biopsy was performed. CD20+ /CD3- /Ki-67: 95% cells were observed. CONCLUSION: A good medical history, clinical and imaging evaluations and immunohistochemical reactions are crucial to establish a correct and early diagnosis of DLBCL.

Case report. Metastatic renal cell carcinoma to the left maxillary sinus.

Metastatic tumors in the paranasal sinuses are very rare. The origin of metastatic tumors in the paranasal sinuses is often renal cancer. Renal cell carcinomas are known for their tendency for early metastasis, and symptoms due to the metastatic lesion may be the only initial manifestation. In this paper, we deal with the case of a 35-year-old male patient who presented with a mass in the left maxillary region. The presence of a primary renal cell carcinoma was recognized only after surgical removal of the metastatic tumor. The presentation, diagnosis and treatment of this tumor are discussed with a review of the literature.

Extranodal nasal NK/T-cell lymphoma: a rare oral presentation and FASN, CD44 and GLUT-1 expression.

Extranodal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma is an aggressive malignant tumor with distinctive clinicopathological features, characterized by vascular invasion and destruction, prominent necrosis, cytotoxic lymphocyte phenotype and a strong association with Epstein-Barr virus. Here is reported an extranodal nasal NK/T-cell lymphoma case, involving the maxillary sinus, floor of the orbit, and interestingly extending to the oral cavity through the alveolar bone and buccal mucosa, preserving the palate, leading to a primary misdiagnosis of aggressive periodontal disease. Moreover, this work investigated for the first time the immunohistochemical expression of fatty acid synthase (FASN) and glucose transporter 1 (GLUT-1) proteins in this neoplasia. FASN showed strong cytoplasmatic expression in the neoplastic cells, whereas GLUT-1 and CD44 were negative. These findings suggest that the expression of FASN and the loss of CD44 might be involved in the pathogenesis of the extranodal nasal NK/T-cell lymphoma, and that GLUT-1 may not participate in the survival adaptation of the tumor cells to the hypoxic environment. Further studies with larger series are required to confirm these initial results.

Extranodal Nasal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma: A Rare Oral Presentation and FASN, CD44 and GLUT-1 Expression

Extranodal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma is an aggressive malignant tumor with distinctive clinicopathological features, characterized by vascular invasion and destruction, prominent necrosis, cytotoxic lymphocyte phenotype and a strong association with Epstein-Barr virus. Here is reported an extranodal nasal NK/T-cell lymphoma case, involving the maxillary sinus, floor of the orbit, and interestingly extending to the oral cavity through the alveolar bone and buccal mucosa, preserving the palate, leading to a primary misdiagnosis of aggressive periodontal disease. Moreover, this work investigated for the first time the immunohistochemical expression of fatty acid synthase (FASN) and glucose transporter 1 (GLUT-1) proteins in this neoplasia. FASN showed strong cytoplasmatic expression in the neoplastic cells, whereas GLUT-1 and CD44 were negative. These findings suggest that the expression of FASN and the loss of CD44 might be involved in the pathogenesis of the extranodal nasal NK/T-cell lymphoma, and that GLUT-1 may not participate in the survival adaptation of the tumor cells to the hypoxic environment. Further studies with larger series are required to confirm these initial results.

O linfoma de células natural killers (NK)/T extranodal é um tumor maligno agressivo com características clinicopatológicas distintas, caracterizadas por invasão e destruição vasculares, necrose proeminente, fenótipo linfocítico citotóxico e uma forte associação com o vírus Epstein-Barr. Relatamos aqui um caso de linfoma de células NK/T nasal extranodal, envolvendo o seio maxilar, assoalho de órbita, e interessantemente estendendo-se para a cavidade oral através do osso alveolar e mucosa vestibular, preservando o palato, levando a um diagnóstico inicial equivocado de doença periodontal agressiva. Ainda, nós investigamos pela primeira vez a expressão imunoistoquímica das proteínas Fatty acid sinthase (FASN) e glucose transporter 1 (GLUT-1) nesta neoplasia. FASN revelou uma forte expressão citoplasmática nas células neoplásicas, enquanto GLUT-1 e CD44 foram negativas. Estes achados sugerem que a expressão de FASN e a perda de CD44 podem estar envolvidas na patogênese do linfoma de células NK/T nasal extranodal, e que GLUT-1 não deve participar da adaptação das células tumorais ao ambiente de hipóxia. Estudos adicionais com séries maiores são necessários para confirmar nossos resultados iniciais.

Maxillary osteosarcoma in a young patient undergoing postorthodontic treatment follow-up: the importance of ongoing oral examinations.

Osteosarcoma is a common primary malignant tumor in long bones; it generally occurs in young adults. It is considered infrequent in the head and neck regions, where it is usually associated with poor outcomes and rates of survival. From a histopathologic point of view, osteosarcomas are commonly classified as osteoblastic, chondroblastic, or fibroblastic, although several unusual microscopic subtypes have also been reported. The purpose of this article was to present a case report of a maxillary chondroblastic osteosarcoma involving the maxillary sinus and the maxilla of a young woman who was diagnosed during early postorthodontic treatment follow-up. Treatment, prosthetic rehabilitation, and follow-up details are provided. Most importantly, this patient shows the importance of complete and systematic oral examinations during any routine dental treatment.

CARCINOMA ADENOIDEO QUÍSTICO DE SENO MAXILAR. PRESENTACIÓN DE UN CASO

Se presenta un caso de Carcinoma Adenoideo Quístico de Seno maxilar izquierdo, que clínicamente se manifestó por obstrucción nasal unilateral, aumento de volumen de hemicara izquierda, neuralgias faciales y cefalea. Se señala lo poco frecuente de esta variedad histológica a nivel del seno maxilar. Se destacan aspectos de la evolución clínica y terapéutica(AU)

Chronic sinusitis unresponsive to medical therapy: a case of maxillary sinus actinomycosis focusing on computed tomography findings.

Actinomycosis of the paranasal sinuses is a rare occurrence and its clinical presentation does not suggest a specific diagnosis. Therefore, actinomycosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of neoplasms and granulomatous lesions of the head and neck region. However, the differentiation from a malignant neoplasm is not easy because the radiological findings are frequently similar and positive cultures are difficult to obtain. This report highlights the clinical progress of paranasal actinomycosis associated with some computed tomography findings that can be extremely helpful in the correct diagnosis. The characteristics of the disease are described and the relevant literature is discussed.

Linfomas extranodales de cabeza y cuello / Extranodal lymphoma of the head and neck

Antecedentes: Representan menos del 5 por ciento de todos los tumores malignos de cabeza y cuello y generalmente no son analizados en grandes series. Objetivo: Analizar la experiencia de 20 años en una sola institución sobre la base de una única clasificación y hallar variables pronósticas. Lugar de Aplicación: Hospital Público Municipal. Diseño: Retrospectivo. Población: 19 hombres y 17 mujeres con una edad media de 63,5 años: 64 por ciento en EI-II; 72 por ciento grado intermedio o alto. 44,4 por ciento localizados en el anillo de Waldeyer. El resto en tiroides, glándula salivales, cavidades oral y sinusonasal. Método: El tratamiento fue en base a quimio y/o radioterapia. La cirugía fue diagnóstica y constó de exéresis del órgano en 11 pacientes y biopsia en 25. Resultado: La tasa de recaída a 5 años fue 58,3 por ciento, la mortalidad global 55,5 por ciento y la específica 75 por ciento. El estadío actuó como factor pronóstico frente a la muerte y la recaída de la enfermedad. Conclusiones: El tratamiento es clínico. La cirugía debe limitarse al diagnóstico. El estadío fue la única variable pronóstica. La aparición de recaídas actúa como aceleradora de muerte. Las tasas de recaída y mortalidad a 5 años superan el 50 por ciento (AU)

Linfomas extranodales de cabeza y cuello / Extranodal lymphoma of the head and neck

Antecedentes: Representan menos del 5 por ciento de todos los tumores malignos de cabeza y cuello y generalmente no son analizados en grandes series. Objetivo: Analizar la experiencia de 20 años en una sola institución sobre la base de una única clasificación y hallar variables pronósticas. Lugar de Aplicación: Hospital Público Municipal. Diseño: Retrospectivo. Población: 19 hombres y 17 mujeres con una edad media de 63,5 años: 64 por ciento en EI-II; 72 por ciento grado intermedio o alto. 44,4 por ciento localizados en el anillo de Waldeyer. El resto en tiroides, glándula salivales, cavidades oral y sinusonasal. Método: El tratamiento fue en base a quimio y/o radioterapia. La cirugía fue diagnóstica y constó de exéresis del órgano en 11 pacientes y biopsia en 25. Resultado: La tasa de recaída a 5 años fue 58,3 por ciento, la mortalidad global 55,5 por ciento y la específica 75 por ciento. El estadío actuó como factor pronóstico frente a la muerte y la recaída de la enfermedad. Conclusiones: El tratamiento es clínico. La cirugía debe limitarse al diagnóstico. El estadío fue la única variable pronóstica. La aparición de recaídas actúa como aceleradora de muerte. Las tasas de recaída y mortalidad a 5 años superan el 50 por ciento