Presentation
Nasal obstruction.
Patient Data
Age: Adult
From the case:
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (nasal septum)
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Enhancing mass is demonstrated within the nasal cavity arising from the septum.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have a biopsy and then resection.
Histology
- adenoid cystic carcinoma, predominantly tubular and cribriform.
- the tumor involves the inferior margin extensively and also extends to the superior and posterior margins
- perineural invasion is present