Two Cases of Respiratory Epithelial Adenomatoid Hamartoma in Nasal Cavity.
- Author:
Ji Hyun CHUNG
1
;
Kun Hee LEE
;
Su Jin KIM
;
Cheol Eon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Kyung Hee University, School of medicine, Korea. minslee@khnmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hamartoma;
Nasal Cavity
- MeSH:
Adenocarcinoma;
Hamartoma*;
Humans;
Nasal Cavity*;
Papilloma, Inverted;
Polyps
- From:Journal of Rhinology
2013;20(2):109-112
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma (REAH) is an uncommon non-neoplastic proliferation of the sinonasal tract that presents as a mass-like lesion. It can be confused with a variety of benign and malignant entities including inflammatory polyp, inverted papilloma and low-grade sinonasal adenocarcinoma. Misinterpretation may result in unnecessary radical surgery. Recently we have experienced two patients of REAH in the nasal cavity. One was originated from the lateral nasal wall and the other was from the both olfactory clefts. Therefore, we report these cases with a brief literature review.
