Title
Sinonasal glomangiopericytoma presenting as refractory epistaxis: imaging, embolisation and pathological correlation
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Abstract
We describe a case of sinonasal glomangiopericytoma (GPC), a rare perivascular tumour accounting for less than 0.5% of sinonasal neoplasms, presenting with refractory unilateral epistaxis. An anticoagulated male in his 60s required admission, nasal packing and unilateral left internal maxillary artery embolisation to achieve haemostasis.Following stabilisation, nasoendoscopy identified a vascular polypoid lesion arising high in the left nasal cavity near the olfactory cleft. MRI demonstrated a contrast-enhancing mass abutting the cribriform plate without orbital or skull-base invasion, which had not been recognised on prior imaging. Endoscopic biopsy confirmed GPC, followed by endoscopic resection at a tertiary skull-base centre.Postoperative recovery was uncomplicated, with early resolution of epistaxis and safe recommencement of anticoagulation. However, the tumour was transected at the surgical margin, indicating incomplete or margin-uncertain excision and requiring close surveillance for residual or recurrent disease. This case highlights a rare cause of refractory unilateral epistaxis and illustrates the importance of diagnostic vigilance, multidisciplinary management and the potential role of embolisation in selected high-risk patients.
Publication information
BMJ Case Rep. 2026 Aug 14;19(8):e272482. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2026-272482.
Date Issued
2026-08-14
Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
BMJ case reports
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ISSN
1757-790X
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