Vascular leiomyoma of the superior turbinate: First reported case

Background Vascular leiomyoma is an uncommon smooth muscle tumor rarely found in the head and neck area. We report the first case arising from the superior turbinate of the nasal cavity. Methods A case presentation, treatment, and review of the literature are discussed. Results Twenty‐one months after embolization and surgical resection, the patient is doing well, without evidence of recurrence. Conclusions Vascular leiomyoma is a rare benign tumor of the nasal cavity, and surgical excision yields high cure rates. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Head Neck 19: 63–67, 1997.