Solitary neurofibroma of the nasal cavity: resection with endoscopic surgery

J Laryngol Otol. 2001 Dec;115(12):1012-4. doi: 10.1258/0022215011909639.

Abstract

We present a case of neurofibroma of the nasal cavity treated by endoscopic surgery. A 71-year-old female had complained of left-sided nasal obstruction for the past four years. Anterior rhinoscopy, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a tumour involving the left nasal cavity. Histological and immunohistochemical examination showed the tumour to be a neurofibroma. The tumour was resected with endoscopic surgery. Neurofibroma arising in the area of the nose and paranasal sinuses is rare. We discuss the clinical and pathological characters of neurofibroma arising in the nasal cavity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurofibroma / diagnosis
  • Neurofibroma / metabolism
  • Neurofibroma / surgery*
  • Nose Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Nose Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Nose Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome