Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2003 Jan;46(1):85-87.
A Case of Angioleiomyoma of the Nasal Dorsum
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- 1Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Angiomyoma is a benign myogenic tumor which can be found wherever smooth muscle is present. They are most commonly found in the alimentary tract, female genito-urinary tract, skin and subcutaneous tissues, but are rare in the area of the head and neck due to the scarcity of smooth muscle tissue. Because of their rarity, these tumors are often clinically misdiagnosed and identified only after histological examination. We present a case of angioleiomyoma which was found in the nasal dorsum and was excised by open rhinoplasty approach.
