Benign nasal tumors

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

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Dermoid cyst of the nose

Dermoid cyst of the base of the nose is a solitary tumor of embryonic genesis located in the midline in the upper part of the bridge of the nose.

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Pathological anatomy of nasal dermoid cyst

A dermoid cyst of the base of the nose is a sac-like formation of a round shape, the size of which varies from a pea to a pigeon's egg. The wall of the cyst consists of connective tissue covered from the inside by an epidermal-type covering epithelium containing sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

Symptoms of a Dermoid Cyst of the Nase

In most cases, a dermoid cyst of the base of the nose does not cause any subjective disorders to the patient, except for the existing cosmetic defect. Sometimes the cyst becomes infected, filled with pus, forming a fistula through which pus, liquid fat masses, and even embryonic inclusions in the form of hair and cartilaginous tissue are released. As a rule, the resulting fistula does not close on its own; it can close for a while and then recur.

Treatment of dermoid cyst of the nose

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

Papilloma of the nose

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

What causes nasal papilloma?

In most cases, this tumor is of viral origin.

Pathological anatomy of nasal papilloma

Usually, a papilloma is a 1-2 cm thick or soft tumor on a stalk, less often on a broad base. It is found 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, resembling cauliflower or a cockscomb. Skin papilloma has different colors - from white to dirty brown.

Symptoms of nasal papilloma

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

Treatment of nasal papilloma

Surgical treatment - deep excision, cryodestruction, use of surgical laser.

Adenoma of the nose

Nasal adenoma 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 nasal adenoma

Externally, a nasal adenoma is a whitish-gray or pink formation attached by a stalk to the lateral wall of the nasal cavity or to its septum. It can cause difficulty in nasal breathing. It is easily mistaken for a banal nasal polyp, especially a carnified one.

Diagnosis of nasal adenoma

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

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Treatment of nasal adenoma

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