Benign tumors of the nose

Benign tumors of the nose can develop from any tissue contained in this anatomical formation.

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Dermoid cyst of the nose

The dermoid cyst of the base of the nose is a solitary tumor of embryonic origin located along the midline in the upper part of the back of the nose.

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Pathological anatomy of the dermoid cyst of the nose

The dermoid cyst of the base of the nose is a sack-shaped formation of a round shape from pea to pigeon egg. The wall of the cyst consists of a connective tissue covered from the inside by a covering epithelium of epidermal type, containing fat glands and hair follicles.

Symptoms of the dermoid cyst of the nose

In most cases, the dermoid cyst of the base of the nose does not cause any subjective disorders, except for the existing cosmetic defect. Sometimes the cyst becomes infected, filled with pus with the formation of a fistula, through which pus, liquid fat masses and even embryonic inclusions in the form of hair and cartilaginous tissue are excreted. As a rule, the fistula formed does not close by itself; can be closed for a while, and then recur.

Treatment of the dermoid cyst of the nose

Treatment of the dermoid cyst of the nose is only surgical with complete excision of the cystic sac. Frequent relapses after surgery are caused by overgrowth of the remains of the cyst wall.

Papilloma of the nose

The papilloma of the nose is a benign tumor that develops from a flat or transitional epithelium and protrudes on its surface in the form of a papilla.

What causes the papilloma of the nose?

In most cases, this tumor has a viral nature.

Pathological anatomy of the papilloma of the nose

Usually, the papilloma is a dense or soft tumor, delimited by 1-2 cm, on the pedicle, less often on a broad base. It occurs on the skin, mucous membrane of the oral cavity, nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, on the vocal folds, in the bladder, etc. The formation of multiple papillomas is called papillomatosis. The surface of the papilloma is uneven, like a cauliflower or a cock's crest. Papilloma of the skin has a different color - from white to dirty brown.

Symptoms of papilloma of the nose

Located on the skin of the face and neck, the papilloma causes this or that cosmetic defect. When localized on the skin of the vestibule of the nose can cause a violation of nasal breathing. Other clinical signs of papilloma are determined by its location. Thus, the papilloma of the vocal fold causes a violation of phonation, when it is localized in the bladder, it is often ulcerated, which is the cause of hematuria. In some cases, especially with chronic trauma, the papilloma can be malignant.

Treatment of papilloma of the nose

Surgical treatment - deep excision, cryodestruction, surgical laser application.

Adenoma of the nose

Adenoma of the nose is a very rare otolaryngological disease that occurs as a result of hyperplasia of the glandular apparatus and connective tissue layer of the nasal mucosa.

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Symptoms of the adenoma of the nose

Externally, the adenoma of the nose is a whitish-gray or pink formation, attached with a foot to the lateral wall of the nasal cavity or to its septum. Can cause difficulty in nasal breathing. Easily mistakes for a banal polyp of the nose, especially carnified.

Diagnosis of the adenoma of the nose

The diagnosis is established by histological examination, in which the glandular elements are found in the biopsy. The adenoma of the nose evolves slowly, spreading through the nasal cavity and in advanced cases penetrating into the paranasal sinuses.

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Treatment of nasal adenoma

Treatment of the adenoma of the nose consists in loop removal of the formation followed by curettage of the underlying tissues.