Primary sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma with intracranial extension presenting postoperatively as garcin syndrome

Abstract

Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is an aggressive malignancy originating in the mucosa lining the walls of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. It is a rare tumor that usually presents in an advanced stage, is highly invasive, and is traditionally reputed to be refractory to even the most radical therapy with an attendant poor prognosis. This is particularly true when it transgresses the cranial base.

Keywords

• Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma
• intracranial extention
• Garcin syndrome