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Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma Overview by Simina Întuneric is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a benign but locally invasive vascular tumor that arises in the nasopharynx and commonly affects adolescent males. It presents with nasal obstruction and bleeding. Diagnosis involves imaging like CT or MRI to identify a smooth submucosal mass, while biopsy is avoided due to risk of bleeding. Treatment primarily involves surgical removal through the nose or other approaches depending on tumor size and location, while radiation is used if complete removal is not possible or if t

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Simina Întuneric

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