[Tonsillar hamartoma].
Reporting the case of a young woman, 25, with long lasting dysphagia. At examination a pediculated polypoid formation in the lower pole of the left amygdala is verified (3 x 2 cms). After removal, under local anesthesia, is diagnosed as an hamartomatous tonsillar polyp. Review of the literature, analysis of several etiopathogenical theories and differential diagnosis with other resembling amygdaline conditions.
Hellin Meseguer
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Servicio O.R.L. Hospital de la Vega Baja del Segura, Orihuela-Alicante.
Hernández
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Merino Gálvez
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D000328:Adult; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000473:pathology*; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*
Hamartoma de amígdala palatina.