A Case of Leiomyoma in the Inferior Turbinate.
- Author:
Young Joong KIM
1
;
Yang Jae KIM
;
Young Jun KIM
;
Soo Kweon KOO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Busan Saint Mary's Medical Center, Busan, Korea. koosookweon@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leiomyoma;
Nasal Cavity;
Turbinates;
Surgery
- MeSH:
Leiomyoma*;
Muscle, Smooth;
Nasal Cavity;
Nose;
Skin;
Turbinates*;
Uterus
- From:Journal of Rhinology
2013;20(2):133-135
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Leiomyoma is a benign myogenic tumor may occur whenever smooth muscle is present. The most common locations are the uterus, alimentary tract, skin, and subcutenous tissue. Leiomyoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus is rare because of the paucity of smooth muscle on the nose. We experienced a case of leiomyoma originating in the left inferior turbinate in a 58-year-woman. It was successfully removed by an endoscopic surgery. We discussed with a review of the literatures.
