Hairy polyp of the oropharynx in a newborn: a case report.
An unusual case of an oropharyngeal mass in a neonate causing intermittent airway obstruction during the first 24 hours following delivery is presented. This mass was confirmed to be a hairy polyp. We discuss the incidence, histology and peri-operative management of this unusual lesion.
Karagama
Y G
YG
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, United Kingdom. gadzama@themail.co.uk
Williams
R S
RS
Barclay
G
G
Lancaster
J L
JL
Kokai
G K
GK
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013724:Teratoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery