Management of Tonsillar Lipoma : Is Tonsillectomy Essential?
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kanotra, Sohit P.& Davies, Joel. 2014. Management of Tonsillar Lipoma : Is Tonsillectomy Essential?. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kanotra, Sohit P.& Davies, Joel. Management of Tonsillar Lipoma : Is Tonsillectomy Essential?. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472634
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kanotra, Sohit P.& Davies, Joel. Management of Tonsillar Lipoma : Is Tonsillectomy Essential?. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472634
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472634