This case demonstrates the importance of understanding that patients with malignant neoplasms may exhibit metastases in unexpected sites and illustrates the necessity of a thorough clinical examination and pathologic correlation.
Zoi Tsakiraki +7 more
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Fibroepithelial Polyp of the Tonsil: Report of a Rare Case [PDF]
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.
Ramesh Babu Telugu, Gaurav Ashish
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Palatine tonsil neoplasms presenting as sleep disorders – report of two cases
We report two cases of malignant palatine tonsil tumors presenting with snoring and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This presentation is rarely reported in the literature in patients with superior aerodigestive tract neoplasms.
José Pedro Pais +5 more
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An unusual pigmented tonsil neoplasm presenting to Head & Neck Clinic: a case report and literature review of primary tonsillar malignant mucosal melanoma [PDF]
Abstract Primary mucosal melanoma of the tonsil is rare, with 27 reported cases. Careful diagnosis is necessary, as the tonsil is more often a site of metastatic melanoma from a cutaneous primary tumour. In this report, we present a case of primary right tonsillar mucosal melanoma with widespread metastasis in a 31-year-old man who ...
Rae, Pete J +2 more
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Computed tomographic appearance of canine tonsillar neoplasia:14 cases [PDF]
The palatine tonsil is an uncommon site of oral canine neoplasia. For affected tonsils, squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent type of neoplasia, followed by melanoma and lymphoma.
Davide D. Zani +14 more
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Are Histologic Studies of Adenotonsillectomy Really Necessary?
Introduction In most ear, nose, and throat services, it is routine to send the material extracted from tonsillectomy for histologic study to research malignancy, to analyze suspect material, or to provide medical-legal documentation.
Giseli Rebechi +5 more
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Missed Clinic Appointments for Human Papillomavirus-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Missing appointments delay treatment affecting patient outcomes and healthcare resource utilization. Adherence to scheduled appointments has not been studied in patients with HPV‐related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV‐OPSCC).
Vieth JM +3 more
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Upper Airway Obstruction due to Kaposi Sarcoma-Presenting Sign of HIV: Case Report and Review. [PDF]
This study presents a case of undiagnosed HIV presenting with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) of the head and neck with acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) and provides an updated scoping literature review to examine the patient characteristics, lesion characteristics, interventions, and outcomes of KS cases with UAO from the pharynx, larynx, and/or trachea.
Wykoff ZA +3 more
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Tonsillar neoplasm: experience of the 2nd Otorhinolaryngology Clinic from Cluj-Napoca
Introduction. The primary tonsillar neoplasm is a common malignancy of the head and neck, alcohol and/or cigarette smoke and Human Papilloma Virus is the main etiological agent. This study offers a retrospective analysis of the tonsillar neoplasm cases in a tertiary medical center from Romania. Patients and methods.
Ionuț I. Jeican +9 more
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LIPOMA OF THE PALATINE TONSILS: A RARE CASE REPORT. [PDF]
Lipomata are benign tumours and contains abnormal collection of mature adipocytes. They are one of the most common mesenchymal neoplasms in the body. Being extremely rare in the oropharynx,. Only a few cases of tonsillar lipoma have been reported so far.
Jagadish R mallolli +4 more
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