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A rare cause of tonsil mass in a child: Lymphoid polyp

Hongzhao Ji1, Seckin O Ulualp2, Anita Sengupta3

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|February 24, 2017
PubMed

Insights

A rare lymphoid polyp presented as a unilateral tonsillar mass in a child. This benign condition, often mistaken for neoplasm, highlights the importance of accurate pediatric diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Pediatric Pathology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Solitary mass lesions of the palatine tonsils are uncommon in children.
  • Tonsillar masses in pediatric patients can raise concerns for malignancy.
  • Benign conditions may mimic neoplastic lesions in the tonsils.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old girl presented with recurrent acute tonsillitis and a unilateral left palatine tonsil mass.
  • A pedunculated mass, attached to the palatine tonsil, was identified.
  • The mass was surgically excised via tonsillectomy.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a lymphoid polyp.
  • This benign entity represents a rare cause of unilateral tonsillar enlargement in children.

Implications:

  • Awareness of tonsillar lymphoid polyps is crucial for pediatricians, otolaryngologists, and pathologists.
  • Distinguishing benign lymphoid polyps from neoplasms is essential for appropriate pediatric patient management.
  • This case underscores the need for thorough histopathological evaluation of pediatric tonsillar masses.
Abstract

Keywords:
Lymphoid polypchildrenpalatine tonsiltonsillar mass

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