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Fibroepithelial Polyp of the Tonsil: Report of a Rare Case
Ramesh Babu Telugu1, Gaurav Ashish2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Christian Medical College and Hospital , Vellore, Tamilnadu, India .
Insights
A rare fibroepithelial polyp of the palatine tonsil was found in a 12-year-old boy, presenting with swallowing difficulty. This case highlights an unusual pediatric presentation of a benign tonsil tumor.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Pedunculated polyps of the palatine tonsil are uncommon benign neoplasms.
- Most reported cases involve adult patients with diverse clinical manifestations.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old male presented with a six-month history of dysphagia.
- Physical examination revealed a 2x1 cm pedunculated polyp on the superior aspect of the right palatine tonsil.
Findings:
- The polyp was surgically excised under general anesthesia.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of a fibroepithelial polyp of the palatine tonsil.
Implications:
- This case represents a rare occurrence of a fibroepithelial polyp in a pediatric patient.
- The study emphasizes the importance of considering rare benign tonsil tumors in pediatric dysphagia evaluations.
Abstract:
Pedunculated polyps of the palatine tonsil are rare benign tumours of tonsil. Most of the cases have been reported in adults with varying presenting symptoms. We report a 12-year-old male child who presented with 6 months history of difficulty in swallowing. There was no history of breathing difficulty, change in voice or history of trauma. Clinical examination revealed a 2x1 cm small pedunculated polyp arising from the superior pole of right tonsil which was excised under general anaesthesia. Left tonsil was normal. A diagnosis of fibroepithelial polyp of right palatine tonsil was made based on histopathological findings. An unusual presentation of a rare condition in a paediatric patient has been discussed along with the clinical and histopathological features of this lesion.
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