Hamartomatous Polyp of the Nasopharynx: A Rare Case Report

Shukla, Amitav; Kakad, Trishna; Shah, Saloni; Bhaduri, Anita

doi:10.1007/s12070-017-1077-6

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“…Clinically it may mimic as malignancy but histologically it is composed exclusively of components derived from the local tissues for the given anatomical site which are abnormal in amount, ratio, or distribution. 4 Hamartomas of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx can be classified as epithelial, mesenchymal and mixed epithelial and mesenchymal types. They include chondromesenchymal hamartoma, respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma (REAH) and seromucinous hamartoma.…”

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Nasal Condromesenchymal Hamartoma- A Diagnostic Dilemma

Qadri

Usman

Alam

et al. 2023

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Nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma (NCH) is a very rare and benign tumor of sinonasal tract and usually presents in infants and young children with varied symptoms depending upon the site of tumor in nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses. Here we present a case of 12 years old female who presented with on and off nasal obstruction for 1 year. On the basis of clinical and radiological findings she was diagnosed as a case of ethmochoanal polyp but radiological findings also showed bony thinning because of which malignancy could not be ruled out. But surprisingly her histopathological findings were in favour of chondromesenchymal hamartoma which was confirmed by vimentin and S100 positivity.

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Nasal Condromesenchymal Hamartoma- A Diagnostic Dilemma

Qadri

Usman

Alam

et al. 2023

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“…Masses commonly identified in the pediatric nasopharyngeal region include adenoid hypertrophy, teratoma, Thornwaldt's cyst, angiofibroma, fibroma, chondroma, hemangioma, and choristoma. 8) Choristoma, also known as a hairy polyp, is composed of aggregated tissue and is often found in children (especially newborns) but rarely seen in adults. Therefore, the developmental mechanism is considered to be a congenital problem of the brachial arch or a problem in development of stem cells due to trauma, rather than a congenital defect.…”

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A Rare Adult Case of Choristoma in Nasopharynx Obstructing the Eustachian Tube: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Kang¹,

Cho²,

Kim³

et al. 2022

Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg

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Choristoma, also known as a hairy polyp, is a rare benign mass that commonly occurs in the nasopharynx and oropharynx in the head and neck region. It is usually diagnosed in children and has rarely been reported in adults. In this study, we describe a nasopharyngeal choristoma in an adult man. The mass was located at the lateral nasopharyngeal wall, and the patient expressed intermittent nasal stuffiness and ear fullness. The mass was successfully removed using an endoscopic approach. Since nasopharyngeal choristoma in adults is rare, it is important to distinguish it from other benign tumors located in the nasopharynx or nasal cavity. In this report, we describe the radiologic characteristics of nasopharyngeal choristoma and summarize the importance of differential diagnosis from other benign masses.

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