Angiofibroma Originating outside the Nasopharynx: A Management Dilemma
Joint Authors
Sheikh, Rashid
Mahmood, Ashraf Nabeel
Saey, Hamad Al
Ashkanani, Sarah
Ganesan, Shanmugam
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Angiofibroma is a benign tumor, consisting of fibrous tissue with varying degrees of vascularity, characterized by proliferation of stellate and spindle cells around the blood vessels.
It most commonly arises from the nasopharynx, although it may rarely arise in extranasopharyngeal sites.
Case Report.
A 46-year-old male presented with left side nasal obstruction and epistaxis for one month.
Clinical nasal examination revealed left sided polypoidal mass arising from the vestibular region of the lateral nasal wall.
Results.
CT scan and MRI showed highly vascular soft tissue mass occupying the anterior part of the left nostril.
Preoperative selective embolization followed by transnasal excision was performed.
Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnoses of nasal vestibular angiofibroma.
Conclusion.
Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a very rare pathology.
It should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis with any unilateral nasal vestibular mass causing nasal obstruction and epistaxis.
A biopsy without further investigation can cause life threatening bleeding in the patient.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahmood, Ashraf Nabeel& Sheikh, Rashid& Saey, Hamad Al& Ashkanani, Sarah& Ganesan, Shanmugam. 2016. Angiofibroma Originating outside the Nasopharynx: A Management Dilemma. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102279
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahmood, Ashraf Nabeel…[et al.]. Angiofibroma Originating outside the Nasopharynx: A Management Dilemma. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahmood, Ashraf Nabeel& Sheikh, Rashid& Saey, Hamad Al& Ashkanani, Sarah& Ganesan, Shanmugam. Angiofibroma Originating outside the Nasopharynx: A Management Dilemma. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102279
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102279