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    Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2009 Feb;107(2):180-4. Epub 2008 Oct 16.

    Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. surgical approach using a transoral Le Fort I osteotomy following embolization: a case report.

    Albuquerque MA, Carvalho Ddo C, Grandez D, Bonilla LF, Cavalcanti MG.

    Department of Radiology, College of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Dr. Lineu Prestes 2227, São Paulo, Brazil.

    Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (NA) is a rare vascular benign nonencapsulated neoplasm, characterized by local aggressiveness and destructive potential, typically diagnosed in adolescent males. We report a case of NA affecting a 15-year-old male that presented with a persistent nasal obstruction and epistaxis with 1 year of evolution. Clinical and radiological patterns pointed out a differential diagnosis of NA. Arteriography demonstrates the vascular support of the tumor and evinces the embolization of the internal maxillary artery. The surgical approach was procedure by Le Fort I osteotomy exposing the tumor and promoting easy access for posterior removal. The surgery was carried out without hemorrhagic problems. The maxilla was fixed in the original position with 4 L-shape plaques. Histopathological findings supported the diagnosis of NA. The patient presented after 8 months of postoperative follow-up, without clinical signs of recurrence or residual tumor and without palatal or maxillary teeth paresthesia.

    PMID: 18926733 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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