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Mumbai neurosurgeon's bold approach saves patient from rare sinonasal malignancy with tumour in nasal cavity

The patient initially presented with persistent headaches, nosebleeds, and bulging eyes—a distressing combination of symptoms that signalled a severe underlying condition

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In a remarkable medical feat, a team of specialists led by Dr Mazda Turel, neurosurgeon at Wockhardt Hospital and ENT Specialist Dr Neepa Vellimuttam, consultant ENT & Endoscopic Skullbase surgeon, achieved a ground-breaking success in treating a highly unusual case of sinonasal malignancy. This extraordinary case, which involved a 30-year-old male patient, Sachin Kesharwani, showcased the power of collaboration and innovation in modern medicine.

The patient initially presented with persistent headaches, nosebleeds, and bulging eyes—a distressing combination of symptoms that signalled a severe underlying condition. An MRI revealed a tumour nestled within the nasal cavity, eroding the base of the skull and infiltrating the brain, leading to the displacement of orbital structures and causing the patient's eyes to protrude.

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