Vascular leiomyoma of the inferior turbinate–report of a case and review of the literature

Hanna, G. S.; Akosa, A. B.; Ali, M. H.

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“…1 According to the literature, the most common symptoms are (considering the present case): nasal obstruction (56.25%), epistaxis (56.25%), facial pain (25%) and headache (25%). [1][2][3][4][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Comparing literature data, we observed that the most frequent location of the vascular leiomyoma in the nasal cavity has been in the inferior turbinate. Of the 15 cases described (Table 1), 5 originated in the inferior turbinate; and as to symptoms, the initial complaint was nasal bleeding.…”

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“…1,8,11 At the time of diagnosis, the patients' ages ranged from 25 to 76 years, with an average of 55.6 years. 1,3,7,8,11 Radiologic studies, such as CT scan or MRI do not help much in diagnosis, however it is important to establish the extension of the lesion and treatment planning. 6 Treatment for these tumors is based on local resection, and there are no reports of recurrence after total excision.…”

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“…6 Treatment for these tumors is based on local resection, and there are no reports of recurrence after total excision. 3,7,8,11 Bloom (2001) reported a case of spontaneous tumor recurrence after thorough surgical excision. This event shows potential recurrence after incomplete resection and the need for complete excision in order to guarantee a definitive treatment.…”

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“…1,3 Less than 1% happen in some head and neck structure.1 Maesaka et al (1966) described the first case of nasal vascular leiomyoma. 1,3,7,8,11 Since then, 15 cases of nasosinusal vascular leiomyomas have been described, five of them in the inferior turbinate. 1,11 We hereby present a case of vascular leiomyoma, its treatment and literature review.…”

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Angioleiomioma de cavidade nasal: relato de um caso e revisão de literatura

Campêlo

Neves²,

Nakanishi³

et al. 2008

Rev. Bras. Otorrinolaringol.

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Li omyomas of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are rare. They make up less than 1% of all leiomyomas in the human body. This is due to the paucity of smooth muscle in the nose. They are classified in three groups: leiomyoma, angiomyoma and epithelioid leiomyoma. Only 15 cases of vascular leiomyomas have been found in the literature. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. Hereby we present a new case and review the literature.

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Angioleiomioma de cavidade nasal: relato de um caso e revisão de literatura

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Neves²,

Nakanishi³

et al. 2008

Rev. Bras. Otorrinolaringol.

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“…Common sites are the uterus and the gastrointestinal tract [2]. It is very rare into the nasal-paranasal cavities (only fifteen cases are reported in the literature) due to the paucity of smooth muscle tissue in this site [3].…”

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Naso-Ethmoidal Angioleiomyoma: A Mini-Invasive Combined Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgical Approach

Casale¹,

Errante²,

Filomena³

et al. 2012

otolaryngol

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IntroductionAngioleiomyomas (AL) of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are extremely rare benign tumors, representing less than 1% of all leiomyomas in the human body [1]. Common sites are the uterus and the gastrointestinal tract [2]. It is very rare into the nasal-paranasal cavities (only fifteen cases are reported in the literature) due to the paucity of smooth muscle tissue in this site [3].Because of its rarity, the literature of AL in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus is reviewed and the management is discussed. Case ReportA-40-year-old man was admitted to the Radiology Department of our institution for the evaluation of a palpable tender mass protruding at the right medial canthus. The patient had observed a slow growth of this mass, associated with progressive reduction of smell, right nasal obstruction an omolateral recurrent self limited nasal bleeding.Ultrasound examination revealed a lobulated solid tissue with a rich homogeneous vascularity at the color-doppler. Nasal fibroendoscopic examination revealed an easily bleeding mass occupying the right nasal cavity completely. MRI confirmed a solid mass (38 x 28 x 28 mm) centered at the level of the right nasal cavity and anterior ethmoid cells, crossing the midline, with lateral involvement of the medial orbital wall and dislocation of the right peri-bulbar fat with cranial extension. Disruption of the right paramedian cortical bone of the anterior cranial fossa due to bone remodelling was observed at the contextual CT examination with coronal reformatted images (Figure 1). After gadolinium-containing contrast agent (Omniscan) intravenous administration, the lesion showed intense and homogeneous enhancement with tiny hypointense spots in the context of the lesion. The pathologic study revealed fragments of nasal mucosa with aspects of hyperaemia and mild inflammation.Transnasal surgical resection was planned and performed as follows by S.F. through a combined use of endoscopy and microscopy approach. Cottonoids soaked in oxymetazoline solution were positioned in the nasal cavity and left in place for ten minutes. One percent lidocaine Abstract Background: Angioleiomyomas of the paranasal sinuses are extremely rare benign tumors, representing less than 1% of all leiomyomas in the human body.

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