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Transnasal endoscopic surgery for intranasal pleomorphic adenomas
1Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Kweishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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|April 28, 2010
Summary
Endoscopic endonasal surgery effectively treated intranasal pleomorphic adenoma in nine patients. This minimally invasive approach showed no recurrence in long-term follow-up, establishing it as a reliable treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Neurosurgery
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Pleomorphic adenoma, a benign salivary gland tumor, can occur in the nasal cavity.
- Intranasal tumors pose surgical challenges due to their location.
Observation:
- A case series of nine patients with intranasal pleomorphic adenoma treated between 1995 and 2008.
- Eight patients completed a mean follow-up of 7.01 years (range: 2–13 years).
Findings:
- Endoscopic endonasal surgery was performed for tumor removal in all nine patients.
- The postoperative course was uncomplicated for all patients.
- No recurrence was observed in the eight patients with regular follow-up.
Implications:
- Endoscopic surgery provides a reliable and effective treatment for intranasal pleomorphic adenoma.
- Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques allow for the safe removal of large or posteriorly located nasal tumors.
- This approach avoids the need for open surgery, potentially reducing morbidity.
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