Publication: Nasal glioma: A case report
Date
2007
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Here we describe a rare case of nasal glioma in a 14 year old boy who presented with history of right nasal
obstruction and nasal discharge since 6 months. On examination a pale mass was seen filling the right nasal
cavity and extending down in the oropharynx. Clinical impression was antrochoanal polyp. Excision of the
mass was carried out and sent for histopathology which showed presence of glial tissue and the diagnosis was
made as nasal glioma.
Key words: nasal gliomas, congenital mass, encephalocele
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Talwar OP1 , Pradhan S2 , Swami R3 , KCSR4
1 Professor and Head of Department, 2,3 lecturer, 4 Resident Pathologist, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal