TUMORAL CALCINOSIS IN NASAL SEPTUM IN A PATIENT WITH CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE IN DIALYSIS. PRESENTATION OF A CASE

Authors

  • Blás Antonio Medina Ruíz Médico de Planta. Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello, Servicio de ORL, Hospital Central del IPS
  • P Wu Médico de Planta. Servicio de ORL. Hospital Central del IPS
  • R Mongelós Residente del Servicio de ORL. Hospital Central del IPS
  • B Romero Residente del Servicio de Anatomía Patológica. Hospital Central del IPS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18004/

Keywords:

calcinosis tumoral-insuficiencia renal crónica, hemodiálisis, septum nasal tratamiento, Paraguay

Abstract

Metabolic disorders caused by chronic renal failure and dialysis for its treatment can lead to the precipitation of calcium phosphate salts with the consequent formation of tumors in various locations. These can be single or multiple, and may cause obstruction and compression of different anatomical structures with consequent functional alteration. Although the clinical management of the above mentioned alterations is fundamental, the surgery acquires relevance in these situations.

We present a case of unique tumoral calcinosis located in the anterior third of the nasal septum, causing obstruction of the nasal fossa. Computed tomography guided diagnosis and complete tumor resection by nasal route was the treatment chosen. The pathological anatomy report confirms the diagnosis of tumor calcinosis. At nine months post-operative follow-up there was no evidence of tumor recurrence..

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2026-10-28

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TUMORAL CALCINOSIS IN NASAL SEPTUM IN A PATIENT WITH CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE IN DIALYSIS. PRESENTATION OF A CASE. (2026). Anales of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, 49(2), 77-85. https://doi.org/10.18004/