A case of respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma of the sinonasal tract.
Respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma is a rare, non-neoplastic tumour characterised by an abnormal mixture of tissues that are indigenous to the region. REAH are shiny, polypoid, exophytic masses with a rubbery to firm texture. They may arise and co-exist in the setting of inflammatory polyps. We present a case of a 49-year-old patient who was referred to the department with a clinical diagnosis of chronic nasal sinusitis. Results of post-op histopathological examination show a mild change of the respiratory epithelium requiring, among others, differentiation from inverted papilloma and adenoid carcinoma.
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland.
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Oles
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Wiatr
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Strek
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Skladzien
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Tomik
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Orlowska-Heitzman
D006222:Hamartoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D020545:Respiratory Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed