| Nasal fibrosis: long-term follow up of four cases of eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15829064 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis is a rare, benign cause of submucosal thickening and fibrosis within the upper respiratory tract. It predominantly affects the nose although cases have been reported in the subglottis. We describe four cases of the disease centred around the nasal cavity, with widespread infiltration of the facial soft tissues and orbit in three of the four patients. Each underwent long term follow up. Multiple surgical resections were required with two of our patients and, to date, medical therapy has been of limited help. The disease process, with its clinical and characteristic histopathological findings, is described. We also discuss the management of the disease following a comprehensive review of, and comparison with, the few prior reported cases. |
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Authors:
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Santdeep Paun; Valerie J Lund; Andrew Gallimore |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 119 ISSN: 0022-2151 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2005 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-04-14 Completed Date: 2005-06-28 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-24 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK. santdeep.paun@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Eosinophilia / diagnosis*, pathology, radiography Female Fibrosis Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Nasal Cavity / pathology*, radiography Nasal Obstruction / etiology*, pathology, radiography Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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