<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a rare benign tumour of vascular origin found in adolescent males, originating around the sphenopalatine foramen. Although the exact pathogenesis of the tumour is not yet known, natural history and growth patterns can be predicted. JNA progressively involves the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pterygopalatine fossa, infratemporal fossa and, in severe cases, an orbital or intracranial extension can be seen. Early diagnosis based on clinical examination and imaging is mandatory to ensure the best resectability of the tumour, as small to moderate tumours can be managed exclusively endoscopically. Preoperative angiography can reveal the vascular sources and allow embolization to prevent significant bleeding. We present a brief literature review followed by our case series of endoscopic removal of 7 juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas.</p></abstract>

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a rare benign tumour of vascular origin found in adolescent males, originating around the sphenopalatine foramen. Although the exact pathogenesis of the tumour is not yet known, natural history and growth patterns can be predicted. JNA progressively involves the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pterygopalatine fossa, infratemporal fossa and, in severe cases, an orbital or intracranial extension can be seen. Early diagnosis based on clinical examination and imaging is mandatory to ensure the best resectability of the tumour, as small to moderate tumours can be managed exclusively endoscopically. Preoperative angiography can reveal the vascular sources and allow embolization to prevent significant bleeding. We present a brief literature review followed by our case series of endoscopic removal of 7 juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas.

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma – literature review and case series

ENT&HNS Department, “Sfanta Maria” Hospital

CESITO Center, “Sfanta Maria” Hospital

“Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Romanian Journal of Rhinology

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Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a rare benign tumour of vascular origin found in adolescent males, originating around the sphenopalatine foramen....

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma – literature review and case series

Published Online: Mar 13, 2018

Page range: 17 - 24

Received: Dec 26, 2017

Accepted: Jan 18, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjr-2018-0002

Keywords
juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, JNA, endoscopic surgery

© 2018 Alexis Vuzitas et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma – literature review and case series

Published Online: Mar 13, 2018

Page range: 17 - 24

Received: Dec 26, 2017

Accepted: Jan 18, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjr-2018-0002

Keywordsjuvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, JNA, endoscopic surgery

© 2018 Alexis Vuzitas et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, JNA, endoscopic surgery