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Large Angiomatous Nasal Polyp Presents With Epistaxis Imitating Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma.
Curēus 2023 September
An angiomatous nasal polyp is a rare subtype of sinonasal polyp that is commonly found in the middle meatus and characterized by the presence of blood vessels within polyp tissue. It is a benign lesion but is prone to misdiagnosis as a malignant tumor because it typically grows larger and is more vascular than other types of polyps. In this report, a 16-year-old male with no significant past medical history presents with a six-month history of epistaxis and progressive nasal obstruction. Examination of the oral cavity showed a centrally located soft palate mass. CT maxillofacial with contrast showed a hypervascular 3.4 x 4.7 x 6.1 cm mass in the nasal cavity extending through the nasal choanae and down to the level of the tongue. MRI showed a heterogenous polypoid mass originating from the left middle meatus vs. nasal cavity, with characteristics favoring an aggressive tumor. The patient was taken for interventional radiology (IR) embolization and nasal endoscopy. Biopsy showed the left nasal mass contained granulation tissue and the palatal mass consisted of necrotic tissue. He was taken for second-stage endoscopic sinus surgery with plans for extensive reconstruction if necessary. Extensive polyposis was found without gross evidence of an aggressive tumor. The anterior polyposis was debulked and the polyp was cut at its root to allow for removal of the nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal portion through the mouth. He was able to be discharged on the same day and his postoperative recovery was uncomplicated. Angiomatous nasal polyps are uncommon, share features of aggressive tumors on imaging, and require angiography and biopsy to safely rule out malignancy. Endoscopic surgical resection typically results in good outcomes and low recurrence rates.
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