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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Background:

  • Nasal tumors are rare in infants.
  • Neurofibrosarcomas can occur in pediatric patients.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of pediatric nasal neurofibrosarcoma.
  • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and surgical management.
  • To highlight the importance of prompt surgical intervention and follow-up.

Main Methods:

  • A nine-month-old male infant presented with a two-month history of right nasal cavity swelling, dyspnea during suckling, and epistaxis.
  • Computed Tomography (CT) revealed a mass on the lateral wall of the right nasal cavity with adjacent bone erosion.
  • The tumor was completely excised via a lateral rhinotomy approach under general anesthesia.

Main Results:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed a low-grade neurofibrosarcoma.
  • The child experienced an uneventful recovery post-surgery.
  • No evidence of tumor recurrence was observed at the time of reporting.

Conclusions:

  • Complete surgical excision with wide margins is effective for pediatric nasal neurofibrosarcoma.
  • Neurofibrosarcoma of the nasal cavity, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric nasal masses.
  • Multidisciplinary management and long-term follow-up are essential for optimal patient outcomes.