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Respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartomas of the sinonasal tract

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We report the clinicopathologic features of two cases of respiratory epithelial adenomatoid harmartoma (REAH) of the sinonasal tract. Hamartomas are rare in the nasal cavity. Histologically, these lesions were characterized by a glandular proliferation lined by ciliated respiratory epithelium originated from the surface epithelium. The two patients were evaluated by a gastroenterologist to assess intestine colocalization. The treatment was a complete surgical resection through limited approach. We should be aware of this entity as a differential diagnosis for inverted papilloma and well-differenciated adenocarcinoma. Fine histopathological analysis is necessary to avoid aggressive surgery for this benign lesion.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital Pr Chevalier, University of Lille, CHRU Lille, Lille, 59000, France

    G. Mortuaire, X. Pasquesoone & D. Chevalier

  2. Department of Pathology, University Hospitals, Lille, 59000, France

    X. Leroy

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Mortuaire, G., Pasquesoone, X., Leroy, X. et al. Respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartomas of the sinonasal tract. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 264, 451–453 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-006-0189-5

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