Nut Carcinoma of Maxillary Sinus – A Rare Entity

Authors

  • N T Divyamol Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • S Satheesh Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram  Author
  • Sindhu V Nath Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • Susan James Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author
  • Aravindh S Anand Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram Author

Keywords:

Nuclear protein in testis (NUT), NUT carcinoma, Maxillary sinus, Poorly differentiated carcinoma

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

  • N T Divyamol , Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Junior Resident, Department of Otorhinolaryngology

  • S Satheesh, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram 

    Professor & HOD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology


  • Sindhu V Nath, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Assistant Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology


  • Susan James, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Associate Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology


  • Aravindh S Anand, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Professor & HOD, Department of Radiotherapy


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Published

2025-12-26

How to Cite

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

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