Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Nasal tumor; Angiofibroma - juvenile; Benign nasal tumor
Symptoms
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Difficulty breathing through the nose - Easy bruising
- Frequent or repeated nosebleeds
Hearing loss -
Nasal discharge , usually bloody - Prolonged
bleeding - Stuffy nose
Signs and tests
The doctor may see the angiofibroma when examining the upper throat.
Tests that may be done include:
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Arteriogram to see the blood supply to the growth CT scan of the head - MRI scan of the head
X-ray
Biopsy is generally not recommended due to the high risk of bleeding.
Images
Nasal mucosa
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Juvenile angiofibroma Treatment
Review Date: 09/09/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason
Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve,
MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
