Nut Carcinoma of Maxillary Sinus – A Rare Entity
Keywords:
Nuclear protein in testis (NUT), NUT carcinoma, Maxillary sinus, Poorly differentiated carcinomaAbstract
Objective: To report a rare case of NUT carcinoma of maxillary sinus
Case Report: 55-year-old lady presented with left sided facial swelling for two months duration associated with facial pain for one month. After diagnostic nasal endoscopy and radiological evaluation, we proceeded with left middle meatal antrostomy and biopsy. Histopathology and IHC showed poorly differentiated NUT carcinoma. NUT carcinoma is a rare aggressive tumour with early regional and distant metastasis. At present there are no definite treatment guidelines available.
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2025-12-26
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Nut Carcinoma of Maxillary Sinus – A Rare Entity. (2025). Kerala Journal of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, 4(2), 25-28. https://kjent.org/app/index.php/kjent/article/view/7