Angiosarcoma of the Nasal Cavity: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): José Luis Treviño-González, Ramiro Santos-Lartigue, Baltazar González-Andrade, Vicente J Villagomez-Ortiz, Mario Villegas, Erving Mario Venegas-García
Primary Institution: Hospital Universitario 'Dr. José Eleuterio González', Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
Conclusion
The patient remains tumor-free three years after surgical removal and radiation therapy for an intermediate-grade angiosarcoma of the nasal cavity.
Supporting Evidence
- Angiosarcomas are rare tumors, with only 16 cases reported in the nasal cavity since 1977.
- The patient had a smooth purplish tumor in the nasal cavity that was diagnosed as an intermediate-grade angiosarcoma.
- Surgical removal and radiation therapy resulted in the patient being tumor-free for three years.
Takeaway
A man had a rare tumor in his nose that caused bleeding, but after surgery and radiation, he is now healthy and hasn't had any problems for three years.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgical resection followed by radiation therapy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
33-year-old male.
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