Benign Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Tongue Base Causing Upper Airway Obstruction. (29th September 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sands, Noah B.; Tewfik, Marc
• Other Names: Casani A. Academic Editor.; Kakigi A. Academic Editor.; Rapoport A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-09-29
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/625185
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Severe benign lymphoid hyperplasia (LH) is unusual in the head and neck region, but the diagnosis of LH is of clinical importance as it may be confused with malignant lymphoma, both on clinical examination and pathologically. While the etiology is poorly understood, a number of previous theories exist, which are included here in the context of a literature review. In this paper we present a case of severe pharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia causing airway obstruction and requiring tracheotomy and subsequent surgical debulking.