Management of Tonsillar Lipoma: Is Tonsillectomy Essential?. (4th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kanotra, Sohit P.; Davies, Joel
• Other Names: Cadoni G. Academic Editor.; Issing W. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-02-04
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/451570
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Tonsillar lipomas are rare benign tumors, with only a limited number of cases reported in the literature. Excision of the lipoma along with tonsillectomy has been proposed as the usual treatment option. We report a case of tonsillar lipoma which was managed by excision of the lesion without the need for a tonsillectomy. No recurrence was reported at a 2-year followup. A worldwide literature review was done to better define the clinical and histopathological features of these lesions. The authors propose that routine tonsillectomy is not required for these benign lesions and that simple excision of the stalk of the lipoma is sufficient.