Cartilaginous choristoma in palatine tonsil
IRCMJ-Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2010; 12 (1): 65-67
in English
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| ID: emr-93167
ABSTRACT
Choristoma is a tumor-like mass consisting of tissues foreign to the site at which they are located. We report an 18 years old male presenting with persistent tonsillitis. Histological examination demonstrated the unexpected presence of a mature island of hyaline cartilage surrounded by lymphoid hyperplasia
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Palatine Tonsil
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Choristoma
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Iran. Red Crescent Med. J.
Year:
2010
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