Skull base oncocytoma presenting as epistaxis: an unusual presentation of a rare tumour successfully managed with active surveillance.
Oncocytomas are rare tumours, usually occurring in the salivary glands, but may very occasionally occur in other sites. The authors present a skull base oncocytoma as a rare cause of spontaneous epistaxis. Following diagnosis through imaging and intranasal biopsy, the patient opted for annual surveillance instead of active treatment and made a full recovery nonetheless. Skull base oncocytoma is a rare tumour that may result in otherwise common symptomatology. While excision is the mainstay of management, active surveillance may be a viable alternative for select patients.
ENT Department, James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, UK.
Sachin
S
Patil
Aaron
A
Trinidade
Lauren
L
Mercer
Paul
P
Ashworth
Ray
R
Lonsdale
Carl
C
Philpott
D018249:Adenoma, Oxyphilic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019292:Skull Base Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed