A rare cause of unilateral nasal mass: Skull base myxoma

A rare cause of unilateral nasal mass: Skull base myxoma

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Myxoma of the nose, which is originating from mesenchimal tissue, is a rare tumor.In examination it can mimic sinonasal polyps, inverted papilloma and sarcomas.Surgical excision with free margin is a golden standart tecnique argento romano countertop for treatment of this tumor which has local aggresive pattern.

We present a 53 year-old case with a mass, which is originating unkinkable hose from anterior skull base, of his right nasal cavitiy.After detailed radiologic evaluation, the tumor resected endoscopically and histopathologic examination revealed a myxoma.No recurrence occured in 18 months of follow- up after surgery.

Myxoma should be kept in mind in differential diagnosis of the unilateral mass in nasal cavity.