A neurofibroma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Its appearance in the nose and paranasal sinuses is extremely rare. We present the case of a 61-year-old female with a large sinonasal neurofibroma. The patient was referred to our department due to the findings of a large invasive lesion originating from the left sinus with extension to the adjacent structures on computed tomography. A thorough examination revealed a mass within the left nasal cavity and exophthalmos. The initial symptoms of the disease probably appeared three years ago when she reported that she developed facial swelling following dental work. In the following period and due to reported blurred vision, she consulted with several medical specialists without receiving a diagnosis, while later she visited an otorhinolaryngologist, complaining of ear fullness, and local treatment was prescribed. Due to persistent symptoms, the patient was finally referred for computed tomography. Upon arrival at our department, she underwent a biopsy, which revealed the existence of a neurofibroma. The patient underwent endoscopic resection of the tumor and remains under close follow-up with no signs of recurrence. Sinonasal neurofibroma is a rare condition that presents with non-specific symptoms and may take years to reach a diagnosis. Open or endoscopic surgical resection seems to offer satisfactory results; however, similar cases reported in the literature are scarce.
Keywords: endoscopic sinus surgery; neurofibroma; nose; peripheral nerve sheath tumor; sinonasal tract; sinonasal tumor.
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