A Rare Differential Diagnosis of a Nasal Tumor: Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vascular leiomyomas or angioleiomyomas are rare tumors that can be found in the nasal cavity.
The etiology of angioleiomyoma remains poorly understood and there are several hypotheses to explain the origin of sinonasal leiomyoma.
We here describe the clinical and histological findings in a case study along with the feasibility of surgical treatment using a radiofrequency instrument.
In particular, we describe the case of an adult patient with recurrent epistaxis because of a nasal angioleiomyoma and the performed treatment in the form of complete surgical excision.
Radiological imaging is a helpful tool to give an indication of the extension of the tumor, as well as for the proper planning of the surgical approach.
Either MRI or CT scans are found to be best suited for this purpose.
This case report recommends the complete surgical excision of the angioleiomyoma, by either an endoscopic or an open procedure.
This can be safely performed using a radiofrequency instrument as shown in this case with no recurrence during a follow-up of 12 months.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Burkart, S.& Schoenenberger, U.. 2015. A Rare Differential Diagnosis of a Nasal Tumor: Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059611
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Burkart, S.& Schoenenberger, U.. A Rare Differential Diagnosis of a Nasal Tumor: Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059611
American Medical Association (AMA)
Burkart, S.& Schoenenberger, U.. A Rare Differential Diagnosis of a Nasal Tumor: Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059611
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059611