Two distinct upper aerodigestive tract choristomas in a single patient: A rare clinical entity

Eliezer C. Kinberg, Alyssa Hackett

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Abstract

Choristoma is defined as the presence of histologically normal tissue located in an abnormal location [1]. Aerodigestive tract choristomas are a rare congenital anomaly and often occur in isolation. Although considered to be a benign mass, the size and location of the choristoma can cause functional or cosmetic morbidities. We present the case of a newborn female found to have two distinct choristomas, one in the oral cavity and one in the oropharynx, after a full-term uncomplicated pregnancy. The occurrence of two distinct upper aerodigestive tract choristomas in the same patient has not been reported in the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Article number100164
JournalOtolaryngology Case Reports
Volume15
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2020

Keywords

  • Choristoma
  • Congenital mass
  • Oral cavity mass

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