A Case of Nasal Glial Heterotopia in an Adult

Hagiwara, Akira; Nagai, Noriko; Ogawa, Yasuo; Suzuki, Mamoru

doi:10.1155/2014/354672

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“…A review of the literature shows that NGH is commonly encountered during the first year of life, although there are also a few reported cases involving adult patients (8) . Male predominance has been reported.…”

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Combined approach of transnasal and transoral endoscopic surgery in a child with nasal glial heterotopia

Afandi¹,

Saniasiaya²,

Kulasegarah³

et al. 2023

Pediatr Med Rodz

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Aim of the study: The aim of this case report is to outline the difficulties associated with managing a child with nasal glial heterotopia. Developmental midline nasal mass, especially of neurogenic origin, poses a great challenge to managing surgeons. Nasal glial heterotopia is among benign congenital midline nasal tumours with aggressive features. Case report: Herein, we report the case of a 5-month-old infant who presented earlier, at 3 months old, with respiratory distress secondary to obstructive nasal mass. Result and discussion: Imaging and bedside flexible nasopharyngolaryngoscopy showed a localised nasal mass with no intracranial tumour. Following two combined endoscopic intraoral and transnasal tumours, the diagnosis of nasal glial heterotopia was made, and the patient is under surveillance. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary team discussion along with combined endoscopic transnasal and transoral approach ought to be considered in managing challenging congenital nasal tumours in children.

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Combined approach of transnasal and transoral endoscopic surgery in a child with nasal glial heterotopia

Afandi¹,

Saniasiaya²,

Kulasegarah³

et al. 2023

Pediatr Med Rodz

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“…NGHs can be located inside or near the nasal cavity, with 60% of cases located extranasally, 30% located intranasally, and 10% both extranasally and intranasally—mixed type. [ 4 ] Extranasal glial heterotopias are firm, smooth masses that do not pulsate or expand during crying, coughing, or straining. [ 5 ] They may be associated with hypertelorism.…”

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“…[ 3 ] Total surgical excision is advised early in life to avoid complications such as meningitis, brain abscess for intranasal gliomas, and cosmetic complications for extranasal gliomas. [ 4 ]…”

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A rare case of nasal glial heterotopia in an infant

Tahlan

Tanveer

Kumar

et al. 2020

J Cutan Aesthet Surg

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Glial heterotopias are the displacement of neuroglial tissue in extracranial sites. Nasal glial heterotopias can be of three types-extranasal, intranasal and mixed. Root of the nose is the most common location. These are rare anomalies with an incidence of 1 case in 20,000–40,000 live births. Here we report the case of a 6-month-old infant with a congenital mass located at the root of the nose. Non-contrast computed tomography studies showed no evidence of intracranial communication of the lesion. The mass was excised, and on histopathological examination, it showed glial tissue with astrocytes in a fibrillary background and fibroconnective tissue. Masson’s trichrome stain showed the red staining of the glial tissue, whereas the background fibrosis was stained blue. On immunohistochemistry, glial fibrillary acidic protein was positive. Hence, the diagnosis of nasal glial heterotropia was made. The patient had an uneventful postoperative period.

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“…There was some asymptomatic cases. 7 Nasal glial heterotopia is frequently diagnosed in newborn infants, however, it may rarely be found in adults. 8 However, in this clinical series the most common age was 11 months, with no gender predilection.…”

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confidence: 99%