Given the strict epidemiology, hormonal influences seem likely as investigators have revealed the presence of androgen, testosterone, and. This is a cellular tumour and is composed of small spindle cells arranged in short fascicles together with wispy collagen bundles and relatively abundant small or mediumsized rounded vessels. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma 420 introduction juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma jna represents 0. Nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. Surgery is the treatment of choice for angiofibroma. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma ulcerated and demonstrate superficial slough in situations with epistaxis and nasal packing. The most common treatment for angiofibroma is surgery. Most of the tumour vessels, which lacked elastic laminae, were characterized by vascular walls of irregular thickness and variable muscle content. If you have any concerns with your skin or its treatment, see a dermatologist for advice. Juvenile angiofibroma is a rare benign lesion originating from the pterygopalatine. It is impossible to determine clinically what pathology lies underneath. Proliferating cells ki67 reactive were restricted to endothelial cells. We documented presenting signs, signalment, radiography, cytology, histopathology, treatment and outcome in all cases.
In previous years, when trans palatal palpation for an adenoidal or nasopharyngeal mass was advocated, it was noted as being firm in consistency but current practitioners have had no occasion to put this to test. Introduction nasal polyps are defined as prolapsed lining of the nasal sinuses. Original article aijcr introduction various pathologies ranging from benign lesions to malignant nasal tumor may mimic a simple nasal mass. The first soft tissue tumour with a relatively pelvic sitespecificity was a benign stromal polyp described in. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma electronic journal of. Angiofibroma of the nasal cavity in dogs burgess 2011. Pdf on may 1, 2010, s marc stokes and others published nasopharyngeal angiofibroma of the nasal. Angiofibroma is a descriptive term for a group of lesions with different clinical presentations but with the same histopathology.
Tumour extension produces rhinosinusal symptoms and facial swelling. Histopathological study of polypoidal lesions of the nasal. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma of the nasal cavity ncbi. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma also known as nasopharyngeal fibroma is a distinctive tumor that is associated with nasal obstruction, drainage, and epistaxis in adolescent males. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma evaluation and workup return to. Among the non neoplastic lesions, there were 110 cases 62. Nasal polyps histopathologic spectrum springerlink. Age and sex distribution angiofibroma of skin is a relatively common tumor that is observed typically in middleaged adults. The incidence of juvenile angiofibroma is less than 0.
Ultrastructure of nasopharyngeal angiofibromas wiley online library. Hence the name juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a histologically benign but locally aggressive vascular tumor of the nasopharynx that arises from the superior margin of the sphenopalatine foramen and grows in the back of the nasal cavity. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma jna jnas are wellvascularized benign lesions typically occurring in adolescent males. A well circumscribed lesion but is usually not encapsulated. The nasal pack was removed within three days of the intervention, and the nasal inspection revealed normal postoperative healing. Department of histology, qml pathology, murarrie, brisbane, department of. Cellular angiofibroma and related fibromatous lesions of the vulva. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma jna is a benign neoplasm of the nasopharynx. Transpalatal excision and final histopathology yielded nasal glial heterotopia.
The tumor contains many blood vessels, spreads within the area in which it started locally invasive, and can cause bone damage. Differential diagnosis cellular angiofibroma surgical. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma jna is a rare benign tumor arising predominantly in the nasopharynx of adolescent males. They are well circumscribed and comprise spindle cells with morphol. A 52 year old woman was seen in the outpatient department for a cyst on her vulva. They are essentially rounded projections of edematous membrane 1. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is dealt with separately.
May 16, 2018 nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is usually encapsulated and composed of vascular tissue and fibrous stroma with coarse or fine collagen fibers. However, a wide age range of individuals may be affected. Angiofibroma is a pink, firm, 1 to 2mm domeshaped papule most commonly located over the nasal bridge and cheeks fig. A number of childhood conditions are characterized by angiofibromas, but the most common is tuberous sclerosis. Pathology of cellular angiofibroma dr sampurna roy md. This stateoftheart, minimally invasive approach allows surgeons to access the tumor through the natural corridor of the nose, without making an open incision. Plain radiographs no longer play a role in the workup of a suspected juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, however, they may still be obtained in some instances during the assessment of nasal obstruction, or symptoms of sinus obstructions.
It most commonly affects adolescent males because it is a hormonesensitive tumor. Review article nasopharyngeal angiofibroma ashutosh hota. Angiofibromas may be approached directly using the endoscopic endonasal approach eea. Angiofibroma is a common tumor of the nasopharynx region but cellular type is extremely rare in head and neck. Thompson, in head and neck pathology second edition, 20. Dermnet nz does not provide an online consultation service. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma naf is a highly vascular, histologically benign. Adolescents and young adults between 14 and 25 years are affected, and there is a distinct male predominance. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma radiology reference. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma an overview sciencedirect.
The tumor cells consist of granular cytoplasm, which may be confused with a granular cell tumor. Pdf nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a benign but aggressive tumor of unknown etiology, typically occurring in adolescent males. Sclerosing naevus these usually do not exhibit vascular ectasia. It usually presents with a triad of unilateral nasal obstruction, episodes of spontaneous nasal bleeding and nasalnasopharyngeal mass. Jul 31, 20 dermatopathology reference describes angiofibroma histopathology including histologic features and provides links to additional medical references. Soeprono teaches and practices dermatopathology at loma linda university, school of medicine, department of dermatology. May be seen in the context of tuberous sclerosis especially butterfly area of the face. Cellular angiofibroma is a recently described histologically distinctive benign mesenchymal neoplasm composed of two main components, the cellular spindle cell component and prominent stromal blood vessels local excision with negative margins appears to be adequate treatment for these lesions. Desmoplastic response of the nasopharyngeal periosteum or embryonic fibrocartilage between the basiocciput and the basisphenoid. Jul 15, 2015 juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma jna is a benign neoplasm of the nasopharynx. The histological exam report read hyperplasia of the fig. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is the most common benign tumour of the nasopharynx it is usually seen in males in the second decade of life and usually presents with recurrent profuse epistaxis etiology.
It usually presents with a triad of unilateral nasal obstruction, episodes of spontaneous nasal bleeding and nasal nasopharyngeal mass. Schwannoma of the sinonasal tract clinically presented as. When confronted with a unilateral nasal mass in a pediatric patient, aside from the usual considerations, embryologic anomalies particularly those of the intracranial protrusion. The juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a benign neoplasm of the posterior. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma jna is a rare tumour occurring. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma iowa head and neck.
Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma etiology, pathology. Cellular angiofibroma ca belongs to soft tissue tumours that predominantly occur in the distal genital tract of both genders. A yearold boy presented with frequent epistaxis and. Generally, an angiofibroma presents as 1 to 5 mm skincolored to erythematous domeshape papule on the. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma lester dr thompson, md. Aijcr original article histopathology of nasal masses. Jun 24, 2019 endoscopic surgery of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. Polypoidal lesions nasal cavity, histopathology rhinosporidiosis, rhinoscleroma, inverted papilloma, angiofibroma, neurilemmoma, squamous cell carcinoma. May, 2010 in the current case, visualization of an axial t2 weighted magnetic resonance image demonstrated an intermediate to high signal, wellcircumscribed mass noted in the right nasal cavity and chonca at the level of the condyles which extended from the posterior nasal cavity to the pharyngeal region.
If nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is suspected based on physical examination a smooth vascular submucosal mass in the posterior nasal cavity of an adolescent maleimaging studies such as ct or mri should be performed. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma evaluation and management 44 p j m h s vol. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, sinonasal tumor, vascular tumor. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma na area rare benign but clinically. Soepronos textbook is available on and includes detailed information on over 600 entities and includes four dvd diskettes with highresolution images that provide a virtual dermatopathology reference and guide. Intricate mixture of stellate and staghorn blood vessels with variable vessel wall thickness ranging from single layer of endothelium to variable smooth muscle coat. Forces institute of pathology no female patients were. Nasopharyngeal angiofibromas from one female and seven male adolescents. S100 stain will highlight the melanocytes, and will be negative in fibrous papules. Pdf nasopharyngeal angiofibroma of the nasal cavity. Classically adolescent males with recurrent nose bleeds. Angiofibroma juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma upmc. The bleeding was spontaneous, moderate in quantity, 56 attacks per year.
Tumors limited to nasal cavity, nasopharynx with no bony destruction stage ii tumors invading pterygomaxillary. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, histopathology embolization, treatment, radiosurgery. Since it occurs in the second decade of life, it is proposed that nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a testosterone dependent tumour a nidus of hamartomatous vascular tissue in. It is an aggressive neoplasm and shows a propensity for destructive. Given the strict epidemiology, hormonal influences seem likely as investigators have revealed the presence of androgen, testosterone, and dihydrotestosterone receptors 3, 4 and lack. Juvenile angiofibroma rads see also with virtual slide. Vessels are thinwalled, lack elastic fibers, have absent or incomplete smooth muscle, and vary in appearance from stellate or staghorn to barely conspicuous because of stromal compression.
Stanford medicine school of medicine departments surgical pathology criteria cellular angiofibroma navigation for this section. Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma evaluation and management. Here you can read posts from all over the web from people who wrote about angiofibroma and nasal polyps, and check the relations between angiofibroma and nasal polyps. Webpathology is a free educational resource with 10236 high quality pathology images of benign and malignant neoplasms and related entities. Histologically, angiofibromas are characterized by fibrosis of the dermis and blood vessels. The jna juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a rare neoplasm, of benign histology, that affects almost exclusively male sex adolescent. Analysis of 345 polypoidal masses in nose and nasal sinuses with clinical diagnosis of nasal polyp, observed in 10 years, revealed 175 50. Angiofibroma is a fibrous and vascular tumour that commonly occurs in adolescent males and involves the nasopharynx. Thirtytwo cases of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, including 2 recurrences, all of which had been excised from males between 7 and 25 years, were subjected to systematic immunohistochemical study.
Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is an uncommon, benign, fibrovascular tumor which exhibits a distinct predilection for adolescent males and accounts for less than 1% of all head and neck neoplasms 1, 2. A clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemical study of 42 cases with emphasis on stromal features. The first description of this tumour dates from nucci et al. These lesions include fibrous papule, facial angiofibroma, pearly penile papule, adenoma sebaceum, periungual fibroma, and koenens tumor. A yearold boy presented with frequent epistaxis and nasal obstruction persisting.
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