Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma of the cheek

Abstract

Angiofibromas rarely localize in extranasopharyngeal sites. The most common site for extranasopharyngeal angiofibromas is the maxillary sinus. The ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses, nasal septum, middle and inferior turbinates, conjunctiva, molar and retromolar region, and larynx are other sites where extranasopharyngeal angiofibromas have been reported. Only one case of buccal extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma has been reported to date. We present a case of buccal extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma that was excised completely following embolization and we also review the literature.

The site of origin and expansive routes of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA)

“…The JNA is always considered to be of multicentric origin. Some extranasopharyngeal angiofibromas (ENAs) have been reported, for example, JNA limited only at cheek [16] or originate at inferior turbinate [17]. However some researchers [18] believe that ENAs are extremely rare compared to JNAs and have to be acknowledged as a different entity.…”

Atypical angiofibroma of larynx — a case report

“…The most common site for extranasopharyngeal angiofi broma is the maxillary sinus. The ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses, nasal septum, middle and inferior turbinate, conjunctiva, molar and retromolar region and larynx are other sites where extranasopharyngeal angiofi bromas have been reported [2]. Etiology for extranasopharyngeal angiofi broma is due to ectopic tissue which may be located G. S. Renukananda ( ) The patients who have different characteristic other than classical angiofi broma may be called atypical angiofi broma, under the scope of the related literature.…”

Pigmented Lesion of Buccal Mucosa

“…The term extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma has been applied to vascular, fibrous nodules occurring outside the nasopharynx. As on 2009, 56 extranasopharyngeal fibromas have been reported, with the most common site of presentation being the maxillary sinus [4]. Juvenile angiofibroma is the most common benign tumor of nasopharynx.…”