Cartilaginous Choristoma of Tonsil: A hidden clinical entity

Authors

  • N. Gautam Department of Pathology, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • R. Makaju Department of Pathology, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • D. Basnet Department of Pathology, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • B. Lama Department of Pathology, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
  • P. B. Maharjan Department of Pathology, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v19i4.49792

Keywords:

Cartilaginous choristoma, Tonsil

Abstract

Choristoma is a tumor like mass which is an ectopic rest of normal tissue due to embryological developmental defect. The presence of choristoma in tonsil is extremely rare. On histopathological examination, mature hyaline cartilage were found surrounded by lymphoid follicles. We present a case of cartilaginous choristoma with the complaint of recurrent tonsillitis.

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Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

Gautam, N., Makaju, R., Basnet, D., Lama, B., & Maharjan, P. B. (2021). Cartilaginous Choristoma of Tonsil: A hidden clinical entity. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 19(4), 528–530. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v19i4.49792

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 4 (2021)

Section

Case Notes