Juvenile angiofibroma
Alternative Names
Nasal tumor; Angiofibroma - juvenile; Benign nasal tumorSymptoms
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Easy bruising
- Frequent or repeated nosebleeds
- Hearing loss
- Nasal discharge, usually bloody
- Prolonged bleeding
- Stuffy nose
Exams and Tests
The doctor may see the angiofibroma when examining the upper throat.
Tests that may be done include:
- CT scan of the head
- Nasal mucosal biopsy (this can be very dangerous, and should only be done after using CT scan or arteriogram to see the blood supply to the growth)
- X-ray
References
Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2005.
Grainger RC, Allison D, Adam, Dixon AK. Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging. 4th ed. Orlando, Fl: Churchill Livingstone; 2001.
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