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US and MRI of a pharyngeal hairy polyp with pathological correlation
Jeannette K Kraft1, Lindsey C Knight, Catherine Cullinane
1Clarendon Wing Radiology Department, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, Belmont Grove, Leeds, LS2 9NS, United Kingdom. Jeannette.Kraft@leedsth.nhs.uk
Abstract:
Hairy polyps are uncommon developmental malformations of the oropharynx. They are frequently pedunculated and can cause respiratory distress in the neonate. Hairy polyps are usually diagnosed with MRI but can be well seen at US. To our knowledge, the sonographic features have not been previously reported.
Insights
Hairy polyps are rare oropharyngeal developmental malformations that can cause neonatal respiratory distress. This study details their sonographic features, previously unreported in medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Developmental Biology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Hairy polyps are uncommon congenital malformations affecting the oropharynx.
- These pedunculated growths can lead to significant respiratory distress in newborns.
- Current diagnostic standards often rely on MRI, with limited reporting on ultrasound characteristics.
