Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Lobular Capillary Hemangioma of Middle Turbinate Literature Survey and Case Report

Document Type : Case Report

Authors
1 Ear, Nose and Throat Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2 Department of pathology Ghaem Hospital Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3 Department of otorhinolaryngology, Ghaem Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
Introduction:
Lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH) is a benign lesion of vascular origin. It rarely involves
nasal cavity which most commonly manifests as progressive nasal obstruction and epistaxis.
Case Report:
In this report we present a case of LCH of the nasal cavity which occurred approximately one month after delivery. There was no recurrence after complete endoscopic resection during one year follow up.
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