Juvenile angiofibroma is a rare noncancerous (benign) tumor that grows in the back of the nose, in the same area where the adenoids are located.
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Juvenile angiofibromas occur most commonly among adolescent boys. The tumor contains many blood vessels. It can grow slowly, spreading into the area around the brain and into the orbits of the eye.
Dalili za Angiofibroma ya Vijana
Typically, the tumor causes a stuffy nose or headache, often with nosebleeds, which are sometimes very severe. The face may swell, or an eye may bulge. A mass may protrude from the nose, or the nose may become disfigured. If the tumor grows slowly, people may have few symptoms.
Utambuzi wa Angiofibroma ya Vijana
Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
Often angiography
Doctors suspect the diagnosis of juvenile angiofibroma based on symptoms.
To confirm the diagnosis, doctors usually do the imaging tests computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Another imaging test called angiography (x-rays of blood vessels taken after a dye is injected in the veins to outline them) is often done so that the tumor's blood vessels can be blocked (embolization) before surgery, which reduces bleeding.
Matibabu ya Angiofibroma ya Vijana
Surgical removal and sometimes radiation therapy
Usually, the tumor is surgically removed.
Occasionally, radiation therapy is also used, especially if complete removal of the tumor is difficult or impossible or if the tumor reappears.
