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A case report of sinonasal glomangiopericytoma: An important reminder to always collect specimen.

Authors :
Nichol AA
Bernard BJ
Gilani S
Source :
Science progress [Sci Prog] 2024 Apr-Jun; Vol. 107 (2), pp. 368504241253679.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Objectives: To present a case report of sinonasal glomangiopericytoma (GPC) in a female patient in her thirties and to highlight the importance of collecting pathology specimens even in routine sinus surgery cases.<br />Methods: A case report detailing the diagnosis of GPC in a female in her thirties, including her initial presentation, treatment, and follow-up, along with a brief review of the literature.<br />Results: Pathology of the collected specimen revealed sinonasal GPC along with chronic rhinosinusitis. Immunohistochemistry was positive for SMA, beta-catenin, and cyclin D1; and negative for STAT6, ERG, pankeratin, SOX10, and S100.<br />Conclusion: This diagnosis expands the knowledge around the demographic profile of GPC patients. GPC should be included in the differential diagnosis of sinonasal masses, even in younger patients. The case highlights the importance of collecting the entire pathology specimen in all cases, even of ones that seem routine and benign.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2047-7163
Volume :
107
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Science progress
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38720572
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00368504241253679