Juvenile angiofibroma is a benign tumor, found commonly in young boys, that appears in the nasopharynx. This condition is relatively uncommon. Patients usually display symptoms of frequent nose bleeds, nasal congestion, bloody discharge from nose, and even hearing loss.
The tumor contains several blood vessels and can spread to surrounding bone. Surgery may be needed to remove the tumor, especially if the airway is being blocked. Sometimes emoblization is successful to stop the tumor from bleeding.
Additional information on juvenile angiofibroma is available at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001572.htm.
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