TITLE:
Respiratory Epithelial Adenomatoid Hamartoma of the Nasal Cavity: A Case Report
AUTHORS:
R. P. S. Punia, Irneet Mundi, Arjun Dass, Harsh Mohan
KEYWORDS:
Respiratory Epithelial Adenomatoid Hamartoma; Hamartoma; Nasal Cavity
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.3 No.3,
March
23,
2012
ABSTRACT: Respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma (REAH) is an uncommon lesion of the upper aerodigestive tract. It usually presents as a nasal or as a sinus or nasopharyngeal mass. The potential danger associated with REAH is the risk of misdiagnosis. Recognition and awareness of this benign lesion is necessary to distinguish it from inverted papilloma and adenocarcinoma. This is important to avoid aggressive surgery. We report a case of REAH diagnosed on histopathology.