Oncocytic carcinoma of the nasal septum, a rare cause of unilateral epistaxis.
- Author:
Aujero Hypte Raymund V
;
Fellizar-Lopez Kathleen Makrina R
;
Cabungcal Arsenio Claro A
;
Ang Mark Angelo C
;
Argamosa Dahlia Teresa R
- Publication Type:Case report
- MeSH: Human; Male; Aged; Parotid Gland; Nasal Obstruction; Epistaxis; Salivary Glands; Biopsy; Hemangioma; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2012;46(3):52-54
- CountryPhilippines
- Language: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.