Inflammatory pseudotumor of the tonsil
Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2012 Jan-Feb;63(1):62-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.otorri.2010.10.009.
Epub 2011 Jan 5.
[Article in
English,
Spanish]
Affiliation
- 1 Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, España. jgarciacall@hotmail.com
Abstract
Inflammatory pseudotumor is an unusual benign but potentially invasive lesion. In the head and neck area, it mainly involves the orbit and paranasal sinuses. We present a case in tonsil and neck. After tonsillectomy and steroid therapy, there has been no recurrence.
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MeSH terms
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Female
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Granuloma, Plasma Cell* / diagnosis
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Granuloma, Plasma Cell* / therapy
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Palatine Tonsil*
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Pharyngeal Diseases* / diagnosis
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Pharyngeal Diseases* / therapy