SMARCB1 (INI1) - Deficient Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma the
First Reported Case in Lebanon: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Abstract
Primary carcinomas of the sinonasal tract are uncommon malignancies in
the head and neck. First reported in the in literature in 2014, SMARC-B1
deficient sinonasal carcinomas is an aggressive variant of sinonasal
malignancies characterized by loss of expression of SMARCB1 (INI), which
is a vital component of the SW1/SNF complex. Due to its peculiarity and
the histopathologic properties shared with other sinonasal malignancies,
along with limited treatment guidelines, SMARCB1 deficient tumors own
significant therapeutic and diagnostic challenges. In this report we
describe the first case of SMARCB1 deficient sinonasal carcinoma in
Lebanon, it is a case of a 51-year-old male patient, presented with
sensation of fullness in his nostrils and night snoring. Investigations
done showed a large a mass which was excised and surgical pathology
showed SMARCB1 deficient sinonasal carcinoma confirmed by
immunohistochemistry. This report sheds the light on the diagnostic
challenges and aggressive nature of SMARCB1 deficient sinonasal tumors.
Given the lack of appropriate number of cases to establish guidelines
for management on this topic we aim to provide a comprehensive review of
the available literature in order to enhance understanding of this
complex malignancy and provide insights for future directions.