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Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma in a 15-month-old child.

Authors :
Schick B
Kind M
Draf W
Weber R
Lackmann GM
Source :
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology [Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol] 1998 Feb; Vol. 43 (1), pp. 99-104.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Angiofibromas are usually characterized by typical location with involvement of the posterior nasal cavity and nasopharynx. They are most commonly found in adolescent males. Despite these facts, a case of an angiofibroma presented in a 15-month-old boy at an atypical site anterior and medial to the lacrimal sac. The tumor was resected via an endonasal, micro-endoscopic approach avoiding an external incision.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0165-5876
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9596374
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0165-5876(98)00020-2