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