Publications by authors named "Chaithra Gowthuvalli"
Article Synopsis
- Mucosal melanomas are rare, aggressive tumors from melanocytes in mucosal tissues, making up less than 1% of sinonasal cancers; their diagnosis is often delayed due to vague symptoms.
- A case study of a 75-year-old woman highlights the challenges of diagnosing amelanotic sinonasal melanoma, complicated by significant bleeding during biopsy, but ultimately resolved through a detailed clinical approach.
- The successful treatment involved surgical removal despite bleeding, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, emphasizing the need for a coordinated, personalized strategy for managing such rare cancers based on their specific characteristics.
Key Clinical Message: This case report highlights the importance of recognizing and accurately diagnosing ganglioneuroblastoma, an uncommon variant of neuroblastic tumors in children. Ganglioneuroblastomas have diverse clinical and morphological presentations, and histopathological examination is paramount in guiding treatment decisions, especially in cases with ambiguous symptoms. Early detection is crucial, as the prognosis varies significantly based on the subtype and the presence of metastatic disease.
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