New aspects of pathogenesis of juvenile angiofibroma.
For over 150 years the aetiology of juvenile angiofibroma has been addressed in numerous theories, but actual details remained unknown. Interesting new findings, reviewed here, are beginning to elucidate the aetiology of this fascinating tumour.
Schick
Bernhard
B
Department of Otolaryngology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, D-91054, Erlangen, Germany.
Urbschat
Steffi
S
D000293:Adolescent; D018322:Angiofibroma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy