Extranasopharyngeal Angiofibroma from the Nasal Septum: A Case Report and a Minireview

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
PP Singh ◽  
Neelima Gupta ◽  
Lakshmi Vaid ◽  
Neeru Chugh

Abstract Extranasopharyngeal angiofibromas are rare tumors with only 65 cases being reported in the world literature. The most common sites involved are maxillary sinus, ethmoid sinus, sphenoid sinus, nasal septum, middle turbinate, inferior turbinate, cheek, conjunctiva, pterygomaxillary fissure, infratemporal fossa and laryngotracheal tree. We report on a case of 18 years old male patient of extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma of nasal septum.

2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (7) ◽  
pp. 729-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Jung ◽  
S K Park ◽  
J-R Kim

AbstractObjective:We report two extremely rare cases of polyps from unilateral accessory middle turbinates, one of which coexisted with a polyp from an inferomedially projecting, pneumatised, secondary middle turbinate.Methods:Case report and literature review concerning accessory middle turbinate and secondary middle turbinate.Results:Two patients presented with unilateral nasal obstruction. In both patients, nasal endoscopy revealed polypoid masses originating from the middle meatus. Paranasal sinus computed tomography and histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of polyps originating from an accessory middle turbinate and secondary middle turbinate, which were resected uneventfully via endoscopic sinus surgery.Conclusion:To our knowledge, this is the first report in the world literature of polyps originating from a unilateral accessory middle turbinate and secondary middle turbinate. Pre-operative recognition of these rare anatomical variations is of particular importance in avoiding intra-operative complication.


2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
H E Ozel ◽  
G Ergul ◽  
O E Gur ◽  
S Kulacoglu ◽  
C Ozdem

AbstractObjective:We report a rare case of sialadenoma papilliferum.Method:A case report of sialadenoma papilliferum is presented.Results:A 67-year-old woman presented with recurrent epistaxis. She was found to have an exophytic, well circumscribed mass on the nasal septum mucosa. The lesion was completely excised. A diagnosis of sialadenoma papilliferum was made based on the characteristic histological pattern. Follow up showed no evidence of recurrence. Subsequently, the patient remained well without complaint of epistaxis.Conclusion:To our knowledge, this is the first report in the world literature of sialadenoma papilliferum of the nasal cavity. This case indicates that this rare tumour can present with epistaxis, and can be resolved by means of total excision.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (28) ◽  
pp. 2128-2130
Author(s):  
Charan Teja Vemagiri ◽  
Chandrababu Pamidi ◽  
Srikanth Damera ◽  
Supraja Naga Atluri ◽  
Mounika Kallukuri

Angiofibroma or juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNF) is a rare vascular benign tumour predominant in male adolescents and pre-adolescents. In spite of several origin sites reported, nasopharynx in the region of the sphenopalatine foramen and pterygopalatine fossa remains most common.1 Nevertheless, sporadic description of extra nasopharyngeal angiofibromas (ENAF) are also rarely evident.2 Literature documents maxillary sinus as the most favourable site for ENAF followed by the ethmoid sinus, nasal cavity, nasal septum, larynx, sphenoid sinus, cheek, conjunctiva, oropharynx, retromolar area and others.3 However, ENAF of mandibular ramus marks rarity and no case has been reported with respect to this anatomic location especially in preschool children yet. Hence, a rare ENAF in a 3-year-old child, principally confined to mandible, with neither sphenopalatine foramen nor nasopharynx involvement presenting with swelling is described.


1999 ◽  
Vol 113 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Iqbal ◽  
J. G. Murthy ◽  
P. K. Banerjee ◽  
K. A. Vishwanathan

AbstractTwo cases of bilateral moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss due to oral administration of metronidazole are reported. There has been only one case report of deafness following metronidazole therapy in the world literature. The hearing loss recovered gradually in a period of four to six weeks following withdrawal of drug and oral steroid therapy. The possible mechanism of ototoxicity is discussed. Awareness by the treating physician of ototoxicity due to any drug is stressed.


1992 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash K. Patil ◽  
Snehal G. Patel ◽  
S. Krishnamurthy ◽  
Rajesh C. Mistry ◽  
Raman K. Deshpande ◽  
...  

A case is presented of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the gluteal region with metastasis to the lung appearing 7 years after wide excision of the primary lesion. The world literature is reviewed. The clinical and pathologic features of dermatofibrosarcoma are reviewed and treatment is discussed, with the aim of emphasizing the need for long-term follow-up examination of lymph nodes and for metastases following wide excision of these lesions.


2012 ◽  
Vol 127 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Al Balushi ◽  
J Z Naik ◽  
M Al Khabori

AbstractObjective:We present an extremely rare case of congenital cholesteatoma in identical twins.Method:Case report of congenital cholesteatoma in identical twins, and a literature review, are presented.Results:Both cases presented to the ENT out-patient clinic, but with different clinical pictures. Both were managed surgically.Conclusion:Congenital cholesteatoma presents as a whitish mass in the middle ear, with an intact tympanic membrane. It is a rare entity comprising between 3.7 and 24 per cent of total cholesteatoma cases. The key to its diagnosis is the absence of previous ear infection, ear surgery and local trauma. To our best knowledge, this paper represents the first report in the world literature of congenital cholesteatoma in identical twins.


2008 ◽  
Vol 123 (6) ◽  
pp. 673-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
M P A Clark ◽  
P M Pretorius ◽  
D Beaumont ◽  
C A Milford

AbstractObjective:We report an extremely rare case of congenital cholesteatoma affecting the occipital bone.Methods:We present a case report, plus a review of the world literature on similar lesions.Results:This case report describes the presentation and treatment of a congenital cholesteatoma arising in an apparently unique location within the occipital bone, with no effect on middle-ear structure or function. The different imaging characteristics of this lesion are described and illustrated. The discussion centres on the differentiation of this lesion from intradiploic epidermoid cysts, more commonly described in the neurosurgical literature. The possible methods of pathogenesis are discussed, along with treatment suggestions.Conclusion:Congenital cholesteatomas and intradiploic epidermoid cysts are indistinguishable both histologically and radiologically, and would appear to be the same disease.


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