A Rare Adult Case of Choristoma in Nasopharynx Obstructing the Eustachian Tube: Case Report and Review of the Literature
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2020.01067
- Author:
Yun Jin KANG
1
;
Uiju CHO
;
Yeon Ji KIM
;
Chan-Soon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2022;65(7):408-413
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
