Open AccessA Case of Myoepithelioma of the Nasal Cavity
Author(s) -
D Ramesh,
Grace Khong,
Vaiyapuri P. Sumathi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2231-3796
pISSN - 0973-7707
DOI - 10.1007/s12070-017-1093-6
Subject(s) - myoepithelioma , medicine , nasal cavity , otorhinolaryngology , malignancy , meatus , biopsy , histopathological examination , pathology , anatomy , immunohistochemistry , myoepithelial cell , surgery
Myoepithelioma is a rare tumour of the salivary glands. Only 3 cases of myoepithelioma in the nasal cavity have been reported. A 29 year old male presented to us with epistaxis and nasal obstruction. There was a fleshy mass occupying the right middle meatus. Biopsy showed evidence of myoepithelioma and an endoscopic excision of the tumour was done. Histopathological examination of the resected tumour was consistent with myoepithelioma. Due to its rarity, the nature of the tumour is not known and regular follow-ups are needed for early detection of recurrence and malignancy.