Congenital hairy polyp of the palatopharyngeus muscle: A case report

Congenital hairy polyps (CHP) are rare, benign masses originating from the nasopharynx or oropharynx in neonates and infants, with an overall incidence of 1 in 40,000. We present the case and management of a 2-month-old child with an oropharyngeal mass. Congenital Hairy polyps are rare malformations...

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Veröffentlicht in:Otolaryngology case reports 2024-03, Vol.30, p.100563, Article 100563
Hauptverfasser: Smaily, Hussein, lacson, Atilano, Isaac, André
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Zusammenfassung:Congenital hairy polyps (CHP) are rare, benign masses originating from the nasopharynx or oropharynx in neonates and infants, with an overall incidence of 1 in 40,000. We present the case and management of a 2-month-old child with an oropharyngeal mass. Congenital Hairy polyps are rare malformations of bigerminal origin. Their diagnosis can be challenging, and their management relies mainly on surgical excision.
ISSN:2468-5488
2468-5488
DOI:10.1016/j.xocr.2023.100563