Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma of the epiglottis in an 8-year-old girl

Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (NA) is a benign tumour which occurs typically in adolescent males. It originates from the nasopharynx and usually extends to the adjacent areas: nose, paranasal sinuses, infratemporal fossa, cranium. Compared to nasopharyngeal angiofibromas primary extranasopharyngeal an...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra 2006-06, Vol.1 (2), p.132-134
Main Authors: Gołąbek, Wiesław, Szymańska, Anna, Siwiec, Henryk, Skomra, Danuta
Format: Article
Language:English
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Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma
Larynx
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Summary:Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (NA) is a benign tumour which occurs typically in adolescent males. It originates from the nasopharynx and usually extends to the adjacent areas: nose, paranasal sinuses, infratemporal fossa, cranium. Compared to nasopharyngeal angiofibromas primary extranasopharyngeal angiofibromas are very rare. We present a unique case of angiofibroma of the epiglottis in an 8-year-old girl. The tumour was successfully removed by endoscopic CO 2 laser surgery under general anesthesia. The diagnosis was histopathologically confirmed. In 1 year follow-up the patient is free of disease.
ISSN:1871-4048
1871-4048
DOI:10.1016/j.pedex.2006.03.001