Adenoid cystic carcinoma (nasal septum)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Nasal obstruction.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Coronal T1
C+ fat sat
Axial T1
C+ fat sat
Axial T1
fat sat
Axial
T1
Axial
T2
Download
Info

Enhancing mass is demonstrated within the nasal cavity arising from the septum. 

Case Discussion

The patient went on to have a biopsy and then resection.

Histology

  • adenoid cystic carcinoma, predominantly tubular and cribriform.
  • the tumor involves the inferior margin extensively and also extends to the superior and posterior margins
  • perineural invasion is present

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

:

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.