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ANGIOFIBROMA [2 records]

Record 1 2012-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Nose (Medicine)
DEF

A tumor of the nasopharynx composed of fibrous connective tissue with abundant endothelium-lined vascular spaces, usually occurring during puberty, most commonly in boys.

OBS

It is characterized by nasal obstruction which may become total, hyponasality, discomfort in swallowing, auditory tube obstruction and massive epistaxis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nez (Médecine)
DEF

Tumeur qui se développe aux dépens de la paroi du naso-pharynx; elle est composée de tissu conjonctivo-vasculaire de maturation variable.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

An angioma with connective tissue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

Angiome (tumeur vasculaire bénigne) contenant du tissu conjonctif ou fibreux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
DEF

Neoplasia benigna de tejido fibroso en la cual hay numerosos canales vasculares, pequeños y grandes, frecuentemente dilatados.

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