Endoscopic excision of a giant pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal septum

Abstract EN

Pleomorphic adenoma of nasal cavity is very rare.

Approximately 80% is found in the nasal septum while the remaining 20% is found in the lateral nasal wall.

Histologically, pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal cavity differs from the tumor arising from the major salivary glands.

It contains more cellularity and epithelial components than the stromal elements.

The treatment is total excision with long term follow up as there is potential risk of recurrence and malignancy.

Endonasal endoscopic excision has lesser morbidity with better prognosis.

In this case report, we highlighted the successful endoscopic excision of an extensive posteriorly located pleomorphic adenoma