Spindle Cell Carcinoma of Nose - A Case Report

Abstract

Spindle cell carcinoma is a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma. The most frequently affected site is larynx, however, it may infrequently occur in various organs; gingiva, tongue, upper aerodigestive tract including hypopharynx and nasal cavity, esophagus, skin and breast. Here is a case who presented in department of ENT with nasal complaints and was diagnosed with spindle cell carcinoma. Spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC) is a rare, high malignant variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which shows biphasic proliferation of conventional SCC component and malignant spindle shape cells with sarcomatous appearance.