Recurrent epistaxis in a nine-year-old boy: benign or malignant?
J Laryngol Otol
; 129(3): 293-5, 2015 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25797451
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
We present the case of a rare cause of epistaxis in a paediatric patient, together with the diagnostic and management challenges associated with this condition. CASE REPORT A previously well nine-year-old boy presented with a six-month history of intermittent unilateral epistaxis. Radiological investigation and endoscopic biopsy confirmed a highly malignant nasopharyngeal mass consistent with carcinoma. The tumour continued to grow rapidly. Whilst awaiting intervention, the patient experienced a further significant haemorrhage requiring surgical intervention.CONCLUSION:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare cause of epistaxis amongst children in the UK. Early flexible nasendoscopy can help delineate both benign and sinister causes of symptoms in this region.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Epistaxis
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Nasopharynx
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Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom