Pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal cavity: A case study

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common type of benign salivary neoplasm, which typically occurs in major salivary glands such as the parotid gland. This type of tumor is rarely found in the upper respiratory system, specifically within the nasal cavity. We present a rare case of pleomorphic adenoma of the left sided nasal septum occurring in a 47-year-old male who originally presented with chronic left nasal obstruction, congestion, and epistaxis. Diagnosis was made with tissue sampling in conjunction with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, and the patient underwent surgical excision and reconstruction with the Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Skull Base Surgery, and Facial Plastic Surgery teams. Although pleomorphic adenoma is rare within the nasal cavity, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis as a potential cause of nasal mass or obstruction.