Fibroepithelial Polyp Originating from the Nasal Septum

Özet

Fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) is a rare clinical condition of mesodermal origin, covered usually by squamous epithelium, originating most frequently fromthe skin, genitourinary and lower respiratory tract.Upper airway FEP is a rare lesion found usually inthe pharynx and larynx. Only three cases of FEParising from the nasal mucosa were reported in theworld literature, all from the inferior nasal turbinate.In this paper, we describe the first case in the literature of a FEP originating from the nasal septum ina patient suffering from perennial allergic rhinitis.In addition, we discussed the etiology, pathogenesis, histopathological and clinical characteristics ofFEPs.