Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A Rare Cause of Epistaxis

Abstract

Epistaxis is a common complaint and is most often a benign selflimited condition. Therefore primary care providers might deem it unnecessary to evaluate a patient with epistaxis closely if they are not alert to more ominous etiologies. In this case report of an elderly patient with epistaxis, we illustrate this point by describing the presentation of adenoid cystic carcinoma of the sinonasal tract. We further elucidate the natural history of this malignancy as well as the recommended methods of its diagnosis and treatment.