Verrucous carcinoma of the nasal septum.
A case of verrucous carcinoma of the nose is presented. Initially two pathologists described the lesion as benign. The tumour was excised with free margins through a lateral rhinotomy, with a successful outcome. The literature on the topic has been reviewed. Deep wide-based biopsy should always be considered if such a lesion is not to be missed on the first consultation. Surgery in resectable lesions offers the best chance of survival in verrucous carcinoma of the nose.
D000368:Aged; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*