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Granuloma gravidarum of the nasal mucous membrance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

N. K. Skau*
Affiliation:
Hjørring, Denmark
P. Pilgaard
Affiliation:
Hjørring, Denmark
G. Neilsen
Affiliation:
Hjørring, Denmark
*
Blokvej 142, 9800 Hjørring, Denmark.

Abstract

Granuloma gravidarum of the nasal mucous membrane is a rare benign tumour. Clinically it may appear as alarming bleeding with a rapidly growing, non-tender polyp producing nasal stenosis. A case is reported in a young healthy pregnant woman, who developed a granuloma gravidarum on the right side of her nasal septum, recurring several times after delivery in spite of extirpation. Histologically foamy histocytes were present, which could represent a special feature of this type of tumour.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1987

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