[Lump in the throat].
A sensation of a lump in the throat will often cause fear of tumor. Underlying the symptom is only seldom a tumor, which is, however, malignant in about 97 to 99% of cases of hypopharyngeal occurrence. Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking constitute the their greatest risk factors. We present a patient case relating to a rare benign tumor of the hypopharynx (giant fibrovascular polyp, GFP).
Kivekäs
Ilkka
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Keski-Suomen Keshussairaalan Korva, Nenä-ja, Kurkkutautien Vastuualue, Jyväskylä.
Nikanne
Elina
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D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011127:Polyps / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*