Granulomatous Disorders (Nose)

Granulomatous diseases affecting the nose include:
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Churg-Strauss (eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis)
  • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
  • Microscopic polyangiitis
  • Syphilis (gummas)
  • Leprosy
  • Cystic fibrosis

Suspect if elevated Sed Rate or Anemia of Chronic Disease

CT abnormalities often present

Nasal endoscopy by ENT will identify lesions to biopsy

See posting Nasal Congestion.