Nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma: A case report and literature review

Nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma is a rare neoplasm that most commonly affects children in the first year of life. However, cases in older individuals have been reported. This unusual lesion is benign in nature, but can be locally aggressive leading to complications. Only 23 cases have been reported, although cases in older literature may have been identified. We present the 24th case in a 3-year-old child with recurrent eye infections, congestion, and proptosis. This is the second case reported in children between the ages of 2 and 10 years, and also the second case of recurrence after complete initial resection.