| Literature DB >> 31219307 |
Jns Heyman1, L M Jones1, J M Hilton1, J S Cooke2, H Viswanathan1, S M Hayes1.
Abstract
We present the case of a 33-year-old man with right-sided facial pain. Clinical examination revealed an isolated mass attached to the right inferior turbinate. This was confirmed with computed tomography. Excision was achieved endoscopically and histology revealed an angioleiomyoma. Full symptomatic relief was achieved after surgical excision. Less than 1% of angioleiomyoma lesions are found within the sinonasal cavity. We describe the first documented presentation of angioleiomyoma as a cause of isolated, unilateral facial pain; a very common presentation to the otorhinolaryngology clinic. We promote consideration of angioleiomyoma as a different diagnosis in the presence of facial pain and a unilateral sinonasal lesion. Endoscopic resection provides complete symptomatic resolution.Entities:
Keywords: Angioleiomyoma; Benign nasal tumour; Facial pain; Inferior turbinate
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31219307 PMCID: PMC6996428 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0086
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl ISSN: 0035-8843 Impact factor: 1.891