Juvenile Angiofibroma
This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date review of juvenile angiofibroma, with contributions from all relevant specialties. Starting with a brief introduction to the history, etiology and relevant anatomy, the book goes on to discuss the pathology, c
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Juvenile Angiofibroma
Siba P. Dubey • Bernhard Schick Editors
Juvenile Angiofibroma
Editors Siba P. Dubey Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Port Moresby General Hospital and School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Papua New Guinea Boroko Port Moresby Papua New Guinea
Bernhard Schick Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Saarlands Medical Center Homburg/Saar Saarland Germany
ISBN 978-3-319-45341-5 ISBN 978-3-319-45343-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-45343-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016963258 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
In dedicating this book to our patients, we acknowledge the major contributions made by our predecessors.
Preface
Juvenile angiofibroma was first described by Hippocrates in the fourth century BC. Chaveau introduced the term ‘juvenile nasopharyngeal fibroma’. The term ‘angiofibroma’ was coined in 1940 by Friedberg. Juvenile angiofibroma is a highly vascular neoplasm almost exclusively affecting adolescent males. It is distinguished by its site of origin, pattern of spread into and through the skull base spaces and abundant and intricate arterial supply. The tumor is histologically benign in appearance, but it follows a potentially malignant clinical course characterized by recurrent epistaxis and other serious morbidities. Surgical removal is difficult and the tumor frequently recurs. Juvenile angiofibroma occurs globally though its prevalence is higher, and the tumor is more extensive among patients of non-Caucasian descent. There are 22 chapters in the book which is divided into four parts. Each chapter is contributed by an expert who volunteered to participate. The first part dea
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