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Reconstruction of a congenital midpalatal hairy polyp
A Faruk Kiroglu1, Ahmet Kutluhan, Irfan Bayram
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Yüzüncü Yil University, 65200, Turkey. fkiroglu@email.com
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A congenital hairy polyp (dermoid or oronasopharyngeal teratoma) in a newborn caused feeding difficulties. Surgical removal at 5 days old allowed the infant to feed normally within a month.
Area of Science:
- Congenital tumors
- Developmental biology
- Pediatric surgery
Background:
- Hairy polyps, also known as dermoids or oronasopharyngeal teratomas, are congenital tumors originating from bigerminal elements (ectoderm and mesoderm).
- These rare tumors can present in various locations, including the oral cavity.
Observation:
- A neonate presented with a hairy polyp of the hard palate protruding from the mouth.
- The tumor caused significant feeding difficulties but did not lead to respiratory distress.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the hairy polyp was successfully performed on the fifth day of life.
- Reconstruction of the hard palate defect utilized hairless skin from the excised mass.
Implications:
- Early surgical intervention is crucial for managing congenital hairy polyps.
- Successful management can resolve feeding issues and allow for normal infant development.
Abstract:
Hairy polyps (dermoids or oronasopharyngeal teratomas) are a type of congenital tumour that contain elements of bigerminal origin (ectoderm and mesoderm). We describe a baby who presented with a hairy polyp of the hard palate protruding from the mouth. This was not causing respiratory distress but she had feeding difficulties. She was successfully operated on the age of 5 days, the defect was reconstructed with hairless skin of the mass and she was able to suck after a month.
