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Pharyngeal dermoids ("hairy polyps") as accessory auricles
D K Heffner1, L D Thompson, D G Schall
1Otolaryngic and Endocrine Pathology Department, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC, USA.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Hairy polyps, or pharyngeal dermoids, are not teratomas but developmental anomalies. These choristomas originate from the first branchial cleft, representing accessory "ears" without teratoma growth potential.
Area of Science:
- Developmental biology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pharyngeal dermoids, often termed 'hairy polyps,' are frequently misclassified as a subtype of pharyngeal teratoma.
- Understanding the precise origin and nature of these lesions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.