A Case of Angioleiomyoma of the Nasal Dorsum.
- Author:
Kun Hee LEE
1
;
Joong Saeng CHO
;
In Young LEE
;
Myung Keun CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Angiomyoma;
Rhinoplasty
- MeSH:
Angiomyoma*;
Female;
Head;
Humans;
Muscle, Smooth;
Neck;
Rhinoplasty;
Skin;
Subcutaneous Tissue
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2003;46(1):85-87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Angiomyoma is a benign myogenic tumor which can be found wherever smooth muscle is present. They are most commonly found in the alimentary tract, female genito-urinary tract, skin and subcutaneous tissues, but are rare in the area of the head and neck due to the scarcity of smooth muscle tissue. Because of their rarity, these tumors are often clinically misdiagnosed and identified only after histological examination. We present a case of angioleiomyoma which was found in the nasal dorsum and was excised by open rhinoplasty approach.
