SPINDLE CELL CARCINOMA OF NOSE - A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 39
Abstract
Spindle cell carcinoma is a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma. The most frequently affected site is larynx, however, it may infrequently occur in various organs; gingiva, tongue, upper aerodigestive tract including hypopharynx and nasal cavity, esophagus, skin and breast. Here is a case who presented in department of ENT with nasal complaints and was diagnosed with spindle cell carcinoma. Spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC) is a rare, high malignant variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which shows biphasic proliferation of conventional SCC component and malignant spindle shape cells with sarcomatous appearance.
Authors and Affiliations
Muniraju M, Kailash N, Faiz M, Archana M
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