Pediatric Sinonasal Adenocarcinoma with Anterior Cranial Fossa Extension: Surgical Nuances, Novel Skull Base Reconstruction, and Ajuvant Therapy.

Abstract: Sinonasal adenocarcinoma (SAC) is an exceptionally rare malignancy in the pediatric population, especially with extensive anterior cranial fossa involvement. Optimal management requires meticulous surgical planning and a multidisciplinary approach. We present a 16-year-old male with progre...

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Publicado en:Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 221 - 230
Autores principales: Maste, Praful S., Soumya, S., Gautam, Abhishek, Havaldar, Rajesh, Kotrashetti, Sharadindu M., Sharma, Ela, Nanjegowda, Nandeesh B., Hattiholi, Virupaxi
Formato: case study diagnostic images pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd Oct-Dec2025
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Sumario:Abstract: Sinonasal adenocarcinoma (SAC) is an exceptionally rare malignancy in the pediatric population, especially with extensive anterior cranial fossa involvement. Optimal management requires meticulous surgical planning and a multidisciplinary approach. We present a 16-year-old male with progressive nasal obstruction, epistaxis, facial swelling, anosmia, and proptosis. Imaging revealed a large, lobulated mass originating in the nasal cavity with intracranial and orbital extension. A combined transcranial and endoscopic trans-nasal resection was performed. Reconstruction of the skull base utilized a titanium mesh buttress with pericranial and fascia lata grafts. Histopathology confirmed low-grade, non-intestinal-type SAC. Two small residual lesions over the nasal dorsum were excised post-operatively. The patient subsequently received adjuvant radiotherapy. Follow-up imaging and endoscopic surveillance confirmed disease-free status at 6 months. This case highlights the complexity of pediatric SAC with skull base invasion. A combined surgical approach with innovative skull base reconstruction and timely adjuvant therapy can achieve effective disease control.