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Nasopharyngeal cylindrical cell papilloma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 October 2010

A Chrysovergis ,
J Paschalidis ,
L Michaels  and
A Bibas
A Chrysovergis
Affiliation:
First Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
J Paschalidis
Affiliation:
First Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
L Michaels
Affiliation:
Department of Cellular Pathology, University College London, UK
A Bibas*
Affiliation:
First Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration Hospital, Athens, Greece
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Athanasios Bibas, 2 Nikitara Str, 154 51 Athens, Greece Fax: 0030 210 7778095 E-mail: thanosbibas@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

Cylindrical cell papillomas are rare tumours which usually arise in the sinonasal region.

Case report:

We report a case of a nasopharyngeal cylindrical cell papilloma in a 56-year-old man who presented with a four-month history of right-sided hearing loss, otalgia, vertigo and tinnitus. Investigation revealed a soft, nodular lesion obstructing the pharyngeal opening of the right eustachian tube; this was treated by wide endoscopic excision.

Conclusion:

Cylindrical cell papilloma is a possible cause of eustachian tube obstruction in adults. Effective treatment of these lesions usually requires wide endoscopic excision, in order not to miss coexistent carcinoma.

Keywords

Paranasal Sinus NeoplasmsPapilloma

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Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 125 , Issue 1 , January 2011 , pp. 86 - 88
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2010

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