Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe a case of advanced juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma from our practice and discuss the controversies of surgical treatment. Method: We present a 13-year-old boy who underwent external resection of advanced juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma at the Gazi University medical faculty otorhinolaryngology department, in 2012. Results: No complication was seen after surgery. Postoperative radiotherapy was given for small residual tumor. Conclusion: Surgical treatment is the basic tactics in management of advanced juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. Stage of the tumor is the main factor contributing to the choice of the appropriate surgical approach.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.