Abstract
Oncocytomas are rare tumours, usually occurring in the salivary glands, but may very occasionally occur in other sites. The authors present a skull base oncocytoma as a rare cause of spontaneous epistaxis. Following diagnosis through imaging and intranasal biopsy, the patient opted for annual surveillance instead of active treatment and made a full recovery nonetheless. Skull base oncocytoma is a rare tumour that may result in otherwise common symptomatology. While excision is the mainstay of management, active surveillance may be a viable alternative for select patients.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | 6th International Congress of the World Federation of Skull Base Societies and the 10th European Skull Base Society Congress - London, United Kingdom Duration: 16 May 2012 → 18 May 2012 |
Conference
Conference | 6th International Congress of the World Federation of Skull Base Societies and the 10th European Skull Base Society Congress |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 16/05/12 → 18/05/12 |
Keywords
- skull base
- oncocytoma
- epistaxis