Angiomatosis of the paranasal sinuses.
Angiomatosis is a rare benign lesion of the head and neck that can be mistaken for either a vascular malformation or malignant disease as a result of its infiltrative nature. The recurrence rate of angiomatosis requiring surgery is reported to be >90%, and as such the otolaryngologist treating this condition should endeavor to remove all disease during the first operation while maintaining a high level of suspicion for recurrence during postoperative surveillance. This case represents the first report of angiomatosis involving the nose and/or paranasal sinuses, and extends the differential diagnosis of sinonasal tumors, of which the otolaryngologist must be aware. A description of the surgical care and postoperative surveillance recommendations is detailed in this first reported case of angiomatosis of the paranasal sinuses.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa 19104, USA.
Robert T
RT
Adelson
Nicole D
ND
Riddle
John S
JS
Brooks
James N
JN
Palmer
D000328:Adult; D000798:Angiomatosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed