Vascular leiomyoma of the superior turbinate: first reported case.
BACKGROUND
Vascular leiomyoma is an uncommon smooth muscle tumor rarely found in the head and neck area. We report the first case arising for the superior turbinate of the nasal cavity.


METHODS
A case presentation, treatment, and review of the literature are discussed.


RESULTS
Twenty-one months after embolization and surgical resection, the patient is doing well, without evidence or recurrence.


CONCLUSIONS
Vascular leiomyoma is a rare benign tumor of the nasal cavity, and surgical excision yields high cure rates.
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Department of Otolaryngology, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, USA.
Stringer
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Baughman
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D000328:Adult; D018229:Angiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014420:Turbinates