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Hunter Hammett¹, Amy K Krecker², Samantha L Payton³

¹School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

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Summary

A rare congenital nasopharyngeal hairy polyp caused obstructive sleep symptoms in a child. Surgical removal resolved the obstruction, emphasizing the need to consider rare lesions in pediatric sleep apnea diagnosis.

Keywords:

congenital mass hairy polyp nasal obstruction nasopharynx pediatrics

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Pediatric Surgery
Pathology

Background:

Congenital nasopharyngeal hairy polyps are rare and can cause significant upper airway obstruction in infants.
Obstructive sleep symptoms like snoring and apnea in children warrant thorough investigation for underlying causes.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of a congenital nasopharyngeal hairy polyp presenting as obstructive sleep apnea.
To highlight the diagnostic and management considerations for this rare pediatric condition.

Main Methods:

A 15-month-old female with obstructive sleep symptoms underwent Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
A nasopharyngeal mass was identified and surgically excised via transoral approach.
Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of a benign hairy polyp.

Main Results:

MRI revealed a 2.5-cm nasopharyngeal mass.
Transoral excision was successful without complications.
Histopathology confirmed a benign hairy polyp composed of adipose tissue, muscle, cartilage, and keratinized squamous epithelium.

Conclusions:

Congenital nasopharyngeal hairy polyps, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to complete symptom resolution and improved patient outcomes.
This case underscores the importance of comprehensive evaluation for pediatric airway obstruction.