Combined transoral and nasendoscopic resection of an eustachian tube hairy polyp causing neonatal respiratory distress

Am J Otolaryngol. 2009 Sep-Oct;30(5):343-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2008.06.001. Epub 2009 Mar 6.

Abstract

Hairy polyps are rare congenital malformations that can arise in the nasopharynx. It is rarer for them to originate from the eustachian tube. They present with intermittent airway obstruction and respiratory distress. A thorough ear, nose, and throat examination can be required to identify these lesions. We present a case of eustachian tube hairy polyp causing neonatal respiratory distress in a 1-month baby successfully removed by a combined transoral and nasendoscopic resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / etiology*
  • Airway Obstruction / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Eustachian Tube / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Nasopharyngeal Diseases / complications*
  • Nasopharyngeal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasopharyngeal Diseases / surgery
  • Polyps / complications
  • Polyps / congenital
  • Polyps / diagnostic imaging
  • Polyps / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome