Nasopharyngeal fibroma is made up of vascular and fibrous tissues. It is:: (A) A nasal polyp, (B) Benign lesion, (C) Locally malignant benign lesion, (D) Highly malignant lesion
Answer is C. Nasopharyngeal fibroma (Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma) is a benign tumor but locally invasive and destroys the adjoining structures. It may extend into, Nasal cavity Paranasal sinuses Pterygomaxillary fossa, infratemporal fossa and cheek Orbits Cranial cavity