Clinical manifestations of nasal glioma

Nasal glioma is a benign tumor originating from the peripheral nerve of the nasal cavity and has a relatively low clinical incidence. It usually develops unilaterally and presents as a reddish mass with a smooth surface in the posterior nasal cavity with progressive growth. In patients with prolonged disease, the glioma may also cause long-term compression of the surrounding tissues and organs, resulting in rare clinical symptoms such as intraorbital discomfort, ocular pain, or soreness and numbness in the upper teeth. Local biopsy is usually required to clarify the diagnosis and surgical excision is performed.