Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis as a cause of nasal obstruction.
We present the tenth case of Eosinophilic Angiocentric Fibrosis (EAF) in the english literature, which presented as nasal obstruction in a patient of Indian descent. The histopathological and clinical features of this underreported condition is discussed as well as other lesions that may show similar features to EAF.
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ENT Department, Northwick Park Hospital, London, United Kingdom. tonyowa@hotmail.com
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D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D004803:Eosinophilic Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome