Juvenile AngiofibromaSymptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More
Learn About Juvenile Angiofibroma
Juvenile angiofibroma is a noncancerous growth that causes bleeding in the nose and sinuses. It is most often seen in boys and young adult men.
Nasal tumor; Angiofibroma - juvenile; Benign nasal tumor; Juvenile nasal angiofibroma; JNA
Juvenile angiofibroma is not very common. It is most often found in adolescent boys. The tumor contains many blood vessels and spreads within the area in which it started (locally invasive). This can cause bone damage.
Symptoms include:
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
- Easy bruising
- Frequent or repeated nosebleeds
- Headache
- Swelling of the cheek
- Hearing loss
- Nasal discharge, usually bloody
- Prolonged bleeding
- Stuffy nose
You will need treatment if the angiofibroma is growing larger, blocking the airways, or causing repeated nosebleeds. In some cases, no treatment is needed.
Surgery may be needed to remove the tumor. The tumor may be hard to remove if it is not enclosed and has spread to other areas. Newer surgery techniques that place a camera up through the nose have made tumor removal surgery less invasive.
A procedure called embolization may be done to prevent the tumor from bleeding. The procedure may correct the nosebleeds by itself, but it is most often followed by surgery to remove the tumor.
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Barbara Brazis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Brazis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Angiofibroma. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Brazis is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General. Dr. Brazis is currently accepting new patients.
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Robert Hagood is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hagood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Angiofibroma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.
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Robert Howard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Angiofibroma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Howard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
Although not cancerous, angiofibromas may continue to grow and damage nearby tissue or bleed. Some may disappear on their own.
It is common for the tumor to return after surgery.
Complications may include:
- Anemia
- Pressure on the brain (rare)
- Spread of the tumor to the nose, sinuses, and other structures
Contact your provider if you often have:
- Nosebleeds
- One-sided nasal blockage
There is no known way to prevent this condition.
Published Date: July 28, 2025
Published By: Ashutosh Kacker, MD, FACS, Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Attending Otolaryngologist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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