CAPILLARY HEMANGIOMA OF THE PARANASAL SINUSES

Abstract

Deepthi Satish1, Anita Ross2, Jomy George3, Nandakumar4, Pratibha C. B5

OBJECTIVE: To report a case of ethmoid sinus capillary hemangioma and to discuss its management and treatment options with special mention on the clinical presentation, radiographic features and surgical options.

METHOD: case report and review of literature.

CONCLUSION: This case of a capillary hemangioma occurring in the ethmoid sinus is a rare entity as capillary hemangiomas are usually seen arising from the septum. Transnasal endoscopic excision of the mass was done without embolization.

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