Juvenile angiofibromaFrom our partner site on allergy, MyAllergyNetwork.com.
Juvenile angiofibroma is a benign growth of the back of the nose or upper throat (nasopharynx). This tumor contains many blood vessels. Alternative Names: Nasal tumor; Angiofibroma - juvenile; Benign nasal tumor Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Juvenile angiofibroma is relatively uncommon. It typically is discovered in adolescent boys and is associated with nasal congestion, a visible nasal mass, and nosebleeds (epistaxis). Thetumor is locally invasive and capable of eroding bone.
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