Nasal septum chondroma: case report

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Paola Andrea Medina Bravo
Gabriela Elizabeth Corredor García
Ana Sofía Buitrago Montoya
Juliana Vanessa Rincón López

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Introduction: Enchondromatosis is a rare condition characterized by dyschondro­plastic lesions that predominantly affect long bones. Its involvement of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is exceptional and poorly documented. Case report: A male patient with a history of enchondromatosis is described, in whom, during the evaluation of periorbital cellulitis, a heterogeneous lesion was incidentally identified in the left nasal cavity obstructing the osteomeatal complex. Surgical resection was performed, and histopathology confirmed an osteochondroma. Discussion: Nasal and paranasal involvement in enchondromatosis is rare and may present nonspecific symptoms or as an incidental finding. Diagnostic imaging is essential for lesion cha­racterization, and surgical resection remains the treatment of choice, given that these lesions do not respond to adjuvant therapies. Conclusion: Although enchondromato­sis typically affects long bones, its nasosinusal presentation should be considered in patients with this condition to guide appropriate management.

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Nasal septum chondroma: case report. Acta otorrinolaringol cir cabeza cuello [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 9 [cited 2026 Feb. 10];53(4):371-7. Available from: https://mail.revista.acorl.org.co/index.php/acorl/article/view/823

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