AI Article Synopsis

  • Nasal septal abscess and hematoma are uncommon medical conditions.
  • A unique case involving recurrent nasal septal hematoma and abscess was observed in a patient with acute myelogenous leukemia, which adds to the very few documented instances (only 2 prior cases) of this condition linked with blood cancers.
  • The text discusses the rarity of this issue in immunocompromised individuals, along with its clinical symptoms, treatment options, and potential complications.

Article Abstract

Nasal septal abscess and hematoma are rare clinical entities. To the best of our knowledge, there have only been 2 cases of nasal septal abscess associated with haematological malignancy reported in the literature. Herein, we present a unique case of recurrent spontaneous nasal septal hematoma and abscess in a patient prior to and after the diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia. Its rarity in immunocompromised population, clinical presentation, treatment and complications are further discussed.

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