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nasopharyngeal angiofibroma |
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nasopharyngeal angiofibroma Etymology: L, nasus + Gk, pharynx, throat a benign tumor of the nasopharynx consisting of fibrous connective tissue with many vascular spaces. The tumor usually arises in puberty and is more common in boys than in girls. Typical signs are nasal and eustachian tube obstruction, adenoidal speech, and dysphagia. Also called juvenile angiofibroma, nasopharyngeal fibroangioma. angiofibroma angioma containing fibrous tissue. nasopharyngeal angiofibroma a relatively benign tumor of the nasopharynx composed of fibrous connective tissue with abundant endothelium-lined vascular spaces. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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