Oncocytic carcinoma of the nasal septum, a rare cause of unilateral epistaxis
Acta Medica Philippina
;
: 52-54, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A case of a 74-year-old male with unilateral nasal obstruction, recurrent epistaxis and a right intranasal mass is presented. It was initially diagnosed as hemangioma but final histopathology report revealed oncocytic carcinoma. Oncocytic carcinoma is a rare tumor of the salivary glands with very few reported cases, most of which involve the parotid gland. It has a tendency to recur with inadequate excision. Diagnosis is histopathologic. It is to be emphasized that adequate tissue samples should be taken in order to provide a definite diagnosis from biopsy, and subsequently institute proper definitive management.
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Main subject:
Parotid Gland
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Salivary Glands
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Biopsy
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Nasal Obstruction
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Epistaxis
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Hemangioma
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Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta Medica Philippina
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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