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Ossifying fibroma of nose in a two year old child

S Kumar1, N H Dar, M Ashraf

  • 1Department of E.N.T., Aligarh Muslim University, 202002 Aligarh, (U.P).

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|November 3, 2012
PubMed

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Ossifying fibroma, a rare nasal tumor, was identified in a two-year-old child. This benign bone tumor obstructed nasal breathing by extending into the nasopharynx.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Ossifying fibroma is a rare benign neoplasm of the jawbones.
  • Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus ossifying fibromas are exceptionally rare, particularly in pediatric patients.
  • Presentation with nasal obstruction in a young child warrants thorough investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of ossifying fibroma originating from the nasal septum in a pediatric patient.
  • To highlight the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of this rare tumor.
  • To discuss the management of nasal ossifying fibroma in children.

Main Methods:

  • A case study of a 2-year-old child with nasal obstruction was reviewed.
  • Diagnostic imaging (e.g., CT scan) was utilized to delineate the tumor's extent.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ossifying fibroma.

Main Results:

  • A large ossifying fibroma arising from the nasal bony septum was identified.
  • The tumor extended significantly into the nasopharynx, causing complete nasal obstruction.
  • Histopathology confirmed the benign nature of the ossifying fibroma.

Conclusions:

  • Ossifying fibroma of the nasal septum is an exceedingly rare entity in pediatric patients.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare tumors in the differential diagnosis of pediatric nasal obstruction.

Keywords:
NoseOssifying FibromaTwo years child

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