juvenile angiofibroma

Your pathology report for nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

Background: Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a locally aggressive but benign tumour originating in the nasal cavity or nasopharynx. It exclusively affects males. Alternative names for this tumour include juvenile angiofibroma and sinonasal angiofibroma. What are the symptoms of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma? The symptoms of nasopharyngeal angiofibroma include recurring nosebleeds and nasal congestion, while more extensive tumours may …
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Sinonasal Angiofibroma: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Sinonasal angiofibroma is a noncancerous (benign) but locally invasive tumor that starts in the nasal cavity or the nasopharynx (the upper part of the throat behind the nose). It is also called juvenile angiofibroma or nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. This tumor occurs almost exclusively in adolescent boys and young men, and it is made up largely of …
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