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While desmoid tumors in the head and neck region are documented, those located in the nasopharynx are exceptionally rare.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 26-year-old male presented with a three-year history of left nasal obstruction. A CT scan revealed a mass measuring 5.9 \u00d7 4.6 \u00d7 3.2 cm occupying the left nasal cavity and nasopharynx, with invasion into the maxillary sinus wall. A biopsy confirmed the presence of a nasopharyngeal desmoid tumor. The patient subsequently underwent endoscopic resection followed by radiotherapy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Nasopharyngeal desmoid tumors pose a significant diagnostic challenge due to their rarity. The use of MRI and CT scans is crucial for accurate diagnosis, despite their histologically benign nature. It is important to note that these tumors can mimic malignant lesions, emphasizing the necessity for a thorough and meticulous evaluation during the diagnostic process.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic complexities associated with nasopharyngeal desmoid tumors. Increased reporting and documentation of such cases are essential to enhance the understanding and management of this rare condition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Highlights<\/jats:title>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ijscr.2024.110256","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,9,12]],"date-time":"2024-09-12T17:46:37Z","timestamp":1726163197000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Uncommon encounter: Nasopharyngeal desmoid tumor: A case report"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"123","author":[{"given":"Zeinah","family":"Khozamah","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of ENT, Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, Damascus, Syria"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Elias","family":"Mdawr","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of ENT, Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, Damascus, Syria"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Mohamad Nedal","family":"Rahme","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of ENT, Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, Damascus, Syria"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Wasem","family":"Halakey","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of ENT, Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, Damascus, Syria"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Mhd Hani","family":"Hamchou","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"General Assembly of Damascus Hospital, Radiology Department, Damascus, Syria"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Andr\u00e9","family":"Torbey","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"276","reference":[{"issue":"10","key":"R1-83-20260507","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"772","DOI":"10.1258\/0022215011909116","article-title":"Aggressive fibromatosis of the head and neck (desmoid tumours)","volume":"115","author":"Abdelkader,","year":"2001","journal-title":"J. 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