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Intranasal glomangioma
A Ahmed1, A L Sheehan, J Dugar
1Department of Otolaryngology, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, United Kingdom. ahmed.aftab@virgin.net
Rhinology
|April 8, 2003
Summary
Intranasal glomangioma, a rare benign tumor of the glomus body, can cause nasal pain and epistaxis. This case report highlights its successful diagnosis and treatment via local surgical excision.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Glomangioma, a benign tumor originating from the glomus body, is exceptionally rare in the head and neck, with even fewer occurrences reported within the nasal cavity.
- This report details the 13th documented instance of an intranasal glomangioma.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old female presented with a nasal septum lesion.
- Symptoms included intermittent nasal pain and epistaxis.
- Histopathological examination confirmed glomangioma.
Findings:
- This represents the 13th documented case of intranasal glomangioma.
- Local surgical excision served as both diagnostic and therapeutic intervention.
- The patient achieved a complete cure post-excision.
Implications:
- Intranasal glomangioma lacks specific presenting features, necessitating clinical suspicion.
- It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of nasal pain and epistaxis.
- This case contributes to the literature on the rare occurrence and successful management of intranasal glomangioma.