Question 1

What is a juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma?

Accepted Answer

It is a benign vascular tumor that appears mainly in adolescent males.

Question 2

What symptoms does it cause?

Accepted Answer

It usually causes recurrent nosebleeds, nasal obstruction, congestion and, in some cases, facial deformity or orbital involvement.

Question 3

Can it be operated on without external incisions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In many cases we perform a completely endoscopic resection through the nasal cavities, avoiding facial incisions.

Question 4

What advantages does endoscopic surgery have?

Accepted Answer

It allows excellent visualization, less surgical trauma, faster recovery and the absence of external scars.

Question 5

Why is experience in this condition important?

Accepted Answer

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a highly vascular and technically demanding tumor. Surgical experience is essential to maximize resection and minimize complications.

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

Giant juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma treated via an endoscopic endonasal approach

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