Sinonasal carcinoma presenting as chronic sinusitis and sequential bilateral visual loss.
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2015-06
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Abstract
Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma‑related rhinogenic optic neuropathy is rare and may lead to visual
loss. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of bilateral sequential visual loss induced by this
etiology. It is important to differentiate between chronic sinusitis and malignancy on the basis of specific
findings on magnetic resonance images. Surgical decompression with multidisciplinary therapy, including
steroids, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, is indicated. However, no visual improvement was noted in this
case, emphasizing the rapid disease progression and importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
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Encasement, infiltration, optic neuropathy, rhinogenic, sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma
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Chiang Wei-Yu, Chen Meng-Hsiang, Huang Hsiu-Mei. Sinonasal carcinoma presenting as chronic sinusitis and sequential bilateral visual loss. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015 June; 63(6): 528-531.