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Surgical treatment for benign tumours in the external nose: an 18-year experience

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2025

Yung Jin Jeon ,
Ja Yoon Ku  and
Yong Ju Jang Open the ORCID record for Yong Ju Jang [Opens in a new window]
Yung Jin Jeon
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Republic of Korea; Institute of Medical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Republic of Korea
Ja Yoon Ku
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Yong Ju Jang*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
*
Corresponding author: Yong Ju Jang; Email: jangyj@amc.seoul.kr
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Abstract

Objective

Managing benign tumours of the external nose involves balancing optimal excision with the preservation of nasal function and aesthetics. This study aims to identify histologic diagnoses, surgical strategies and post-operative outcomes.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted from November 2006 to March 2023. All surgeries were performed by a single surgeon

Results

The included 24 patients with a mean age of 32.7 ± 19.2 years (range, 3 months to 65 years) at diagnosis. Tumours were predominantly located on the nasal dorsum (n = 11). Among the 11 histologic tumour types, haemangioma was the most common (n = 8). Most patients (70.8 per cent) underwent an open rhinoplasty approach. Recurrence occurred in four patients (16.7 per cent).

Conclusion

Benign tumours of the external nose exhibit diverse pathology. Partial tumour removal may be considered in extensive cases with skin involvement for preserving nasal aesthetics. A tailored surgical strategy is crucial for managing these rare tumours.

Keywords

aestheticshistologyneoplasmsnoserhinoplasty

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 139 , Issue 5 , May 2025 , pp. 357 - 363
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED.

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Yong Ju Jang takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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