Clinical Observations on Tumors of the Nasal Septum

Abstract

A clinicopathological study of nasal septal tumors was made on 14 cases including 2 pleomorphic adenomas, 3 hemangiomas, 3 squamous cell carcinomas, 1 transitional cell carcinoma, 1 malignant melanoma, 1 extramedullary plasmacytoma and 3 malignant lymphomas. A statistical review of the Japanese literature showed that a wide variety of primary tumors of the nasal septum have been found, but the total incidence is relatively low. A definite histological diagnosis of these tumors at the first biopsy was sometimes difficult because of mechanical damage of the specimen and difficulty in getting sufficient by large biopsy specimens. Early and accurate diagnosis is of vital im ortance to ensure timely commencement of proper treatment.