Skull base oncocytoma presenting as epistaxis: an unusual presentation of a rare tumour successfully managed with active surveillance

A Patil; A Trinidade; L Mercer; P Ashworth; R Lonsdale; Carl Philpott

Skull base oncocytoma presenting as epistaxis: an unusual presentation of a rare tumour successfully managed with active surveillance

A Patil
, A Trinidade
, L Mercer
, P Ashworth
, R Lonsdale
, Carl Philpott

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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
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
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	16/05/12 → 18/05/12

Keywords

skull base
oncocytoma
epistaxis

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Patil, A., Trinidade, A., Mercer, L., Ashworth, P., Lonsdale, R., & Philpott, C. (2012). Skull base oncocytoma presenting as epistaxis: an unusual presentation of a rare tumour successfully managed with active surveillance. Paper presented at 6th International Congress of the World Federation of Skull Base Societies and the 10th European Skull Base Society Congress, London, United Kingdom.

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Patil, A, Trinidade, A, Mercer, L, Ashworth, P, Lonsdale, R & Philpott, C 2012, 'Skull base oncocytoma presenting as epistaxis: an unusual presentation of a rare tumour successfully managed with active surveillance', Paper presented at 6th International Congress of the World Federation of Skull Base Societies and the 10th European Skull Base Society Congress, London, United Kingdom, 16/05/12 - 18/05/12.

Skull base oncocytoma presenting as epistaxis: an unusual presentation of a rare tumour successfully managed with active surveillance. / Patil, A; Trinidade, A; Mercer, L et al.
2012. Paper presented at 6th International Congress of the World Federation of Skull Base Societies and the 10th European Skull Base Society Congress, London, United Kingdom.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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Patil A, Trinidade A, Mercer L, Ashworth P, Lonsdale R, Philpott C. Skull base oncocytoma presenting as epistaxis: an unusual presentation of a rare tumour successfully managed with active surveillance. 2012. Paper presented at 6th International Congress of the World Federation of Skull Base Societies and the 10th European Skull Base Society Congress, London, United Kingdom.