Lymphangioma of the palatine tonsil.
Arch Pathol Lab Med
; 137(12): 1837-42, 2013 Dec.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24283866
ABSTRACT
Lymphangioma of the palatine tonsil is a rare, benign lesion that presents as a tonsillar outgrowth and causes symptoms related to irritation and airway obstruction. Histologically, the mass has abundant dilated lymphatic channels amid a fibrous stroma with lymphoid and adipose elements. There are several theories regarding the pathogenesis of these lesions, and the appropriate diagnostic classification is controversial. Because a lymphangioma may resemble a true neoplasm of the palatine tonsil clinically, the lesion must be removed for accurate histologic diagnosis and to rule out malignancy. Lymphangioma of the palatine tonsil is treated with surgical excision and has no recurrence once completely resected.
Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Tonsille palatine
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Tumeurs du pharynx
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Lymphangiome
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limites:
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Arch Pathol Lab Med
Année:
2013
Type de document:
Article