Title of article :
Advanced Sinonasal Malignant Melanoma; A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Khorasani Esmaili ، Parisa Department of Pathology - Pathology and Stem Cells Research Center, Afzali Pour Medical Faculty - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Dabiri ، Shahriar Department of Pathology - Pathology and Stem Cells Research Center, Afzali Pour Medical Faculty - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Shamsadini ، Ayeh Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Shafa Hospital - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Mirshekari ، Tooraj Reza Department of Pathology - Shafa Hospital - Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Malignant melanoma of the sinonasal area is a rare tumor that arises from melanocytes in the nasal mucosa and is more aggressive than the cutaneous type with a poor prognosis.We report a 60-year-old female with the initial chief complaint of nasal cavity fullness, continuous epistaxis, and nasal bone deformity in the past two months.In a primary examination, a black mass was found, and in an excisional biopsy, the pathologist reported sinonasal malignant melanoma, which was confirmed after IHC staining.In spindle cell tumors of the head and neck area, we should be aware of mucosal malignant melanoma as a differential diagnosis.
Keywords :
Epistaxis , Malignant melanoma , Mucosal melanoma , Sinonasal
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Pathology (IJP)
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Pathology (IJP)
