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Nasal gliomas

A Gorenstein, E B Kern, G W Facer

    Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Nasal glioma, a rare neurogenic tumor, requires thorough examination for diagnosis. Surgical removal, often via craniotomy for intracranial connections, typically ensures a complete cure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental biology
    • Neurology
    • Otorhinolaryngology

    Background:

    • Nasal glioma is a rare, non-malignant congenital abnormality originating from neuroectodermal tissue.
    • Intranasal masses necessitate comprehensive evaluation, including rhinologic, ophthalmologic, neurologic, and radiologic assessments.
    • Potential complications include cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea and meningitis, particularly with intracranial extension.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the diagnostic and management strategies for nasal glioma.
    • To emphasize the importance of accurate histopathologic diagnosis.
    • To delineate appropriate surgical approaches based on the presence of intracranial connections.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical examination (rhinologic, ophthalmologic, neurologic).

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  • Advanced imaging techniques such as pneumoencephalography, angiography, and computed tomography (CT) for bony defects and intracranial assessment.
  • Histopathologic examination via biopsy for definitive diagnosis.

    • Main Results:

    • Biopsy is crucial for diagnosis; needle or incisional biopsies may be inconclusive and carry risks (CSF rhinorrhea, meningitis).
    • Adequate initial surgical removal, particularly excisional biopsy, generally leads to a complete cure.
    • Frontal craniotomy is the preferred approach for nasal gliomas with intracranial connections, CSF rhinorrhea, or recurrent meningitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Nasal glioma management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
    • Surgical intervention is curative, with the approach tailored to the extent of the tumor.
    • Conservative extracranial approaches are suitable for tumors without intracranial connections.