Juvenile angiofibroma

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Nasal mucosa

Nasal tumor; Angiofibroma - juvenile; Benign nasal tumor

• nosebleeds (epistaxis)
  • frequent
  • repeated
• nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through the nose
• nasal discharge , usually blood tinged
• hearing loss
• prolonged bleeding, bruising easily -- episodes are frequent or occur repeatedly (recurrent)

Angiofibroma may be visible on examination of the nasopharynx.

• An X-ray or a CT scan of the head (nose area) confirms the presence of angiofibroma.
• Nasal mucosal biopsy indicates tumor or polyp.

Review Date: 08/23/2005
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.