Transnasal endoscopic resection of vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum

J Cancer Res Ther. 2016 Jan-Mar;12(1):109-11. doi: 10.4103/0973-1482.150417.

Abstract

Objective: Our experience with endoscopic surgery for vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum was reviewed.

Patients and methods: All patients with vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum who were treated with endoscopic surgery from May 1995 to June 2007 were reviewed retrospectively.

Results: Twelve patients had vascular leiomyomas of the nasal septum removed successfully; there were no recurrences or endocrine complications during the 15-62-month follow-up postoperatively.

Conclusion: The endoscope technique offers simple, rapid access to the nasal septum, and excellent visualization; it is a safe, minimally invasive, efficient procedure for removing benign nasal septum tumors that leaves no scar on the face.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiomyoma / pathology
  • Angiomyoma / surgery*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Septum / pathology
  • Nasal Septum / surgery*
  • Transanal Endoscopic Surgery*