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Leiomyoma of the nasal septum: report of a case and review of the literature

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. L. Llorente ,
C. Suárez ,
M. Seco  and
A. Garcia
J. L. Llorente*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Central de Asturias, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
C. Suárez
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Central de Asturias, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
M. Seco
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Hospital Central de Asturias, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
A. Garcia
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Central de Asturias, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
*
Address for correspondence: José Luis Llorente Pendás, c/Mayorazu No10 D 50B, 33010 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. Fax: (34) 8/5108015
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Abstract

Leiomyomas of the nasal cavity are very rare. A case of leiomyoma arising in the nasal septum is presented. The tumour was removed by endoscopic sinus surgery. The literature on the topic is reviewed.

Keywords

LeiomyomaNasal septum
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 1 , January 1996 , pp. 65 - 68
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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