Malignancy of the maxillary antrum: A case report

• Main Authors: Annette M Bhambal, Ajay Bhambal, Ekta Ingle, Navin Anand Ingle
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
• Series: Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Subjects: malignancy; maxillary antrum; tumor
• Online Access: http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2020;volume=32;issue=4;spage=408;epage=410;aulast=Bhambal

Malignant tumor of the maxillary sinus is an uncommon tumor of the head and neck. It is a destructive lesion involving the oral and paranasal sinuses. Since it remains confined to the antral region and produces no symptoms, it is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage and has a very poor prognosis and survival rate. We report a case, of a patient who presented with a large painless swelling in the left maxillary region for 3-4 months. Unfortunately, as the tumor was in the advanced stage and involved vital structures, only supportive management could be provided. As the symptoms of malignancy in the maxillary sinus can be non-specific, it can result in late diagnosis and poor prognosis. This case report highlights the necessity of comprehensive knowledge of sinus pathologies for a maxillofacial physician to arrive at an early diagnosis and help for a better prognosis.