Pediatric nasal septum pleomorphic adenoma: a case report

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA), the most common benign salivary gland tumor, is rarely found in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, particularly in pediatric patients. This report presents a case of PA in the nasal septum of a 14-year-old girl who presented with unilateral epistaxis and progressive nasal obstruction. The tumor was excised from the left anterior nasal septum via endoscopic sinus surgery, and PA was confirmed through histopathological examination. This case emphasizes the importance of including PA in the differential diagnosis of pediatric sinonasal masses, despite its rarity, and underscores the necessity of meticulous surgical planning to prevent recurrence. Further studies are needed to better understand the long-term outcomes and optimal management strategies for this rare condition in children.