A rare case of pedunculated tonsilar mass in a child. | [Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Habib Md Reazaul-Karim: Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, NEIGRIHMS, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya 793018, India

2. Jayanta K Mitra: Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, NEIGRIHMS, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya 793018, India

3. Mohammad Yunus: Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, NEIGRIHMS, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya 793018, India

4. Vanlalhmangaihi Hmar: Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, NEIGRIHMS, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya 793018, India

5. Amit Goyal: Department of ENT, NEIGRIHMS, Mawdiangdiang, Shillong, Meghalaya 793018, India

Abstract:

Pedunculated polyps of palatine tonsils are rare and have been described using various terms. Most of the cases have been reported in adults with variable symptoms. We report a two and a half years old male child who presented with history of snoring and inability to lie down flat and sleep due to chocking and difficulty in breathing. Clinical examination revealed a mass extending from nasopharynx to the base of the tongue. A diagnosis of pedunculated palatine tonsilar mass was made intaoperatively and the mass was excised under general anesthesia. An unusual presentation of a rare condition in a pediatric patient has been discussed along with the airway management.

Page(s): 299-301

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Published: Journal: Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, Volume: 16, Issue: 3, Year: 2012

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