Heterotopia of the tonsil

J Laryngol Otol. 1996 Jun;110(6):611-2. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100134401.

Abstract

The histopathological finding of heterotopias or choristoma is rare. This paper describes two patients who presented with chronic recurrent tonsillitis and underwent tonsillectomy. Histological examination revealed heterotopic cartilage in the tonsil of one patient and bone in that of the other.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone and Bones*
  • Cartilage*
  • Child
  • Choristoma / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / pathology*
  • Recurrence
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Tonsillitis / pathology