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A Case of Sinonasal Carcinoma presenting as Orbital Apex Syndrome

SUJATHA VK THIRUMALAI

Abstract


Neoplasia of the orbital apex though rare form a very important differential diagnosis in any patient presenting with multiple cranial nerve palsy Here we present a case of sinonasal carcinoma with orbital apex syndrome ,as the initial presenting feature. Mutidisciplinary approach is required to treat these patients and the prognosis is generally poor.

 


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