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Stromal calcification in choanal polyp.
1Department of Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Journal of Otolaryngology
|June 1, 1992
Summary
A large nasopharyngeal polyp with diffuse central calcification was found in a 50-year-old man. This unique feature mimicked a malignant nasopharyngeal tumor on CT scans.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Nasopharyngeal tumors can present with non-specific symptoms like headaches.
- CT scans are crucial for diagnosing nasopharyngeal pathologies.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old male presented with a headache, raising suspicion for a malignant nasopharyngeal tumor based on CT findings.
- CT revealed diffuse calcification within a large nasopharyngeal polyp.
Findings:
- Xeroradiography showed calcifications extending centrally along the stroma of the polyp.
- Histological and radiological features indicated a choanal polyp with diffuse central stromal calcification.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare presentation of a choanal polyp that can radiologically mimic malignancy.
- Accurate diagnosis requires careful correlation of imaging findings with histology to avoid misclassification of benign polyps as tumors.