Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma

J Pak Med Assoc. 2012 Jun;62(6):633-5.

Abstract

Teratocarcinosarcoma is a rare, morphologically heterogeneous and highly malignant neoplasm. It is characterized by the presence of benign and malignant epithelial, mesenchymal and neural components. The carcinoma may be either squamous or adenocarcinoma and the mesenchymal component may manifest spindle, smooth, skeletal muscle, cartilage and bone features. Because of their infrequency, these lesions are often misdiagnosed, leading to management difficulties. In this case report we have shared our experience with sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma in a 23 year old female and performed a brief review of literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Carcinosarcoma / pathology
  • Carcinosarcoma / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Nose Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology
  • Nose Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Teratoma / diagnosis*
  • Teratoma / pathology
  • Teratoma / therapy*
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Malignant Teratocarcinosarcoma