Nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma: an update

ObjectiveNasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma is a rare pathology that can present with a myriad of symptoms to ENT, maxillofacial and ophthalmology departments. This study reviewed the literature on nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma as well as adding three new cases to the reported literature.Method...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2022-12, Vol.136 (12), p.1140-1147
Main Authors: Saunders, T F C, Bruijnzeel, H, Ahmed, S, Paruleka, M, McDermott, A-L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Diplopia
Endoscopy
Epistaxis
Literature reviews
Maxillofacial
Neoplasia
Nose
Pediatrics
Sinuses
Sinusitis
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Summary:ObjectiveNasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma is a rare pathology that can present with a myriad of symptoms to ENT, maxillofacial and ophthalmology departments. This study reviewed the literature on nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma as well as adding three new cases to the reported literature.MethodThis study was an up-to-date review of the world literature with the addition of three new cases to provide the most comprehensive review to date.ResultsA total of 56 patients with nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma were identified, ranging from children to adults. Nasal symptoms and ocular symptoms were most common, and surgical resection was the most frequent treatment modality.ConclusionThis study advocates for increased awareness of the condition associations for nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma, multi-specialty treatment and the role for the ENT surgeon in treatment of the condition.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215121002267