Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis.
Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis (EAF) is a rare inflammatory fibrosing condition of unknown aetiology that involves the nose or larynx producing mucosal thickening and severe obstructive symptoms. We report the first case affecting a male. He presented with nasal obstruction requiring septoplasty. The clinical and histopathological features of the condition are discussed and a comparison is made with the seven previous reported cases.
Matai
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Department of Otolaryngology, Conquest Hospital, St Leonards-on-Sea, UK.
Baer
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Barnes
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Boxer
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D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery