Open AccessFibrolipoma presenting as a posterior nasal septum mass: a report of a unique case and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Nor Aini,
Sakinah Mohamad,
Seoparjoo Azmel Mohd Isa,
Baharudin Abdullah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
proceedings of singapore healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2059-2329
pISSN - 2010-1058
DOI - 10.1177/20101058211000082
Subject(s) - medicine , nasal septum , presentation (obstetrics) , differential diagnosis , case presentation , radiology , surgery , dermatology , nose , pathology
Unilateral sinonasal mass presenting as nasal block is a common presentation but poses a diagnostic challenge. The differential diagnosis includes inflammatory polyps, benign and malignant sinonasal neoplasm. Fibrolipoma presenting in the sinonasal area is an uncommon pathology. As it is uncommon, there is potential for a misdiagnosis, unnecessary investigation and delay in the definitive treatment. We report a patient with a fibrolipoma originating from the posterior nasal septum. The diagnostic and surgical features of this unique case are discussed.