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05.05.2015 | Sine qua non Radiology-Pathology
Hairy Polyp of the Nasopharynx Arising from the Eustachian Tube
verfasst von:
Judy Wu, Jefree Schulte, Carina Yang, Fuad Baroody, Daniel Thomas Ginat
Erschienen in:
Head and Neck Pathology
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Abstract
Hairy polyps of the nasopharynx display characteristic radiological imaging findings, including the presence of fat in the polypoid mass. Furthermore, diagnostic imaging is useful for delineating the site of origin of these lesions, which can facilitate surgical planning. For instance hairy polyps that arise from the right Eustachian tube can be amputated via a trans-nasal approach with endoscopy, but may necessitate a two stage approach in order to avoid injury to critical structures, such as the internal carotid artery. On histology, hairy polyps comprise an outer keratinizing squamous epithelium with adnexal tissue, including hair follicles, and central fibroadipose and cartilaginous tissue. These features are exemplified in this sine qua non radiology-pathology correlation article.