The tumor is locally invasive and capable of eroding bone. There is no known way to prevent this condition. Nasal mucosal biopsy indicates tumor or polyp. Treatment is required if the angiofibroma is enlarging, obstructing the airway, or causing chronic nosebleeds . In some cases, no treatment is necessary.
Surgical treatment includes removal of the tumor .
Embolization is performed by injecting a substance into the blood vessel to block blood flow through it. Embolization may be adequate by itself to correct the nosebleeds, or it may be followed by surgery to remove the tumor. Although not cancerous, angiofibromas may continue to expand. They may disappear spontaneously. Call your health care provider if repeated or frequent nosebleeds occur.