Bilateral, independent juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma: case report. 2015

M-L Mørkenborg, and M Frendø, and T Stavngaard, and C Von Buchwald
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology,Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet,Denmark.

BACKGROUND Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a benign, vascular tumour that primarily occurs in adolescent males. Despite its benign nature, aggressive growth patterns can cause potential life-threatening complications. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is normally unilateral, originating from the sphenopalatine artery, but bilateral symptoms can occur if a large tumour extends to the contralateral side of the nasopharynx. This paper presents the first reported case of true bilateral extensive juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma involving clinically challenging pre-surgical planning and surgical strategy. METHODS A 21-year-old male presented with increasing bilateral nasal obstruction and discharge. Examination revealed tumours bilaterally and imaging demonstrated non-contiguous tumours. Pre-operative angiography showed strictly ipsilateral vascular supplies requiring bilateral embolisation. Radical removal performed as one-step, computer-assisted functional endoscopic sinus surgery was performed. The follow-up period was uncomplicated. CONCLUSIONS This case illustrates the importance of suspecting bilateral juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma in patients presenting with bilateral symptoms. Our management, including successful pre-operative planning, enabled one-step total removal of both tumours and rapid patient recovery.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D009303 Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the NASOPHARYNX. Cancer of Nasopharynx,Nasopharyngeal Cancer,Cancer of the Nasopharynx,Nasopharynx Cancer,Nasopharynx Neoplasms,Neoplasms, Nasopharyngeal,Cancer, Nasopharyngeal,Cancer, Nasopharynx,Cancers, Nasopharyngeal,Cancers, Nasopharynx,Nasopharyngeal Cancers,Nasopharyngeal Neoplasm,Nasopharynx Cancers,Nasopharynx Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Nasopharyngeal,Neoplasm, Nasopharynx,Neoplasms, Nasopharynx
D009305 Nasopharynx The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function. Rhinopharynx,Choanae,Nasopharynges,Nasopharynxes,Rhinopharynges,Rhinopharynxes
D004621 Embolization, Therapeutic A method of hemostasis utilizing various agents such as Gelfoam, silastic, metal, glass, or plastic pellets, autologous clot, fat, and muscle as emboli. It has been used in the treatment of spinal cord and INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS, renal arteriovenous fistulas, gastrointestinal bleeding, epistaxis, hypersplenism, certain highly vascular tumors, traumatic rupture of blood vessels, and control of operative hemorrhage. Embolotherapy,Therapeutic Embolization,Embolizations, Therapeutic,Embolotherapies,Therapeutic Embolizations
D004724 Endoscopy Procedures of applying ENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument through a small incision in the skin i.e., percutaneous; or through a natural orifice and along natural body pathways such as the digestive tract; and/or through an incision in the wall of a tubular structure or organ, i.e. transluminal, to examine or perform surgery on the interior parts of the body. Endoscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Endoscopic,Endoscopic Surgical Procedure,Endoscopy, Surgical,Surgical Endoscopy,Surgical Procedure, Endoscopic,Procedure, Endoscopic Surgical,Procedures, Endoscopic Surgical
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D015508 Nasal Obstruction Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the nose. The obstruction may be unilateral or bilateral, and may involve any part of the NASAL CAVITY. Bilateral Nasal Obstruction,Nasal Airway Obstruction,Nasal Blockage,Unilateral Nasal Obstruction,Airway Obstruction, Nasal,Blockage, Nasal,Blockages, Nasal,Nasal Blockages,Nasal Obstruction, Bilateral,Nasal Obstruction, Unilateral,Obstruction, Bilateral Nasal,Obstruction, Nasal,Obstruction, Nasal Airway,Obstructions, Nasal
D055815 Young Adult A person between 19 and 24 years of age. Adult, Young,Adults, Young,Young Adults
D018322 Angiofibroma A benign neoplasm of fibrous tissue in which there are numerous small and large, frequently dilated, vascular channels. (Stedman, 25th ed) Angiofibromas

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