Unexpected Tumor in an Elderly Patient: Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma

Although nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is an expected tumor in adolescent males, it is uncommon in the elderly. Because of its high vascularity or bleeding during biopsy, surgical resection can be life threatening. Therefore, nasal angiofibroma should be kept in mind in existing masses especially in e...

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2023-04, p.1455613231172327-1455613231172327
Main Authors: Gozgec, Elif, Ogul, Hayri, Aktan, Bulent
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Although nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is an expected tumor in adolescent males, it is uncommon in the elderly. Because of its high vascularity or bleeding during biopsy, surgical resection can be life threatening. Therefore, nasal angiofibroma should be kept in mind in existing masses especially in elderly patients and support should be obtained from imaging methods.
ISSN:0145-5613
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DOI:10.1177/01455613231172327