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Published on: November 16, 2015
Choristoma of the tonsil
P C Modayil1, A Joseph, I Thomas
1Department of ENT, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla.
Summary
A rare case of tonsil choristoma, characterized by heterotopic cartilage, was found in a young female patient with chronic tonsillitis. This unusual histopathologic finding in tonsils is noteworthy.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
- Histology
Background:
- Chronic recurrent tonsillitis is a common condition requiring tonsillectomy.
- Histopathological examination of tonsils can reveal rare anomalies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of tonsil choristoma.
- To highlight the histopathological finding of heterotopic cartilage in tonsils.
Main Methods:
- Patient Presentation: 13-year-old female with chronic recurrent tonsillitis.
- Surgical Intervention: Tonsillectomy performed.
- Histopathological Analysis: Examination of tonsillar tissue.
Main Results:
- Histopathology revealed heterotopic cartilage within both tonsils.
- The condition identified was tonsil choristoma.
- Postoperative recovery was uneventful.
Conclusions:
- Tonsil choristoma, a form of choristoma, is an exceptionally rare finding.
- This case underscores the importance of thorough histopathological examination even in common procedures like tonsillectomy.
Keywords:
giant cell reparative granuloma
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