[Nasal glioma in sphenoid sinus: a case report and literature review].

: Nasal glioma is a rare congenital malformation in maxillofacial region. It is sluggish, benign, non-tumorous and with low recurrence rate. It is important to evaluate whether there is any intracranial connection before the operation through CT or MRI to avoid the serious intracranial complications. We reported a case of a adult with a nasal glioma in sphenoid sinus, and discuss clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and pathology.