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]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell* / diagnosis
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Palatine Tonsil*
  • Pharyngeal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Pharyngeal Diseases* / therapy