A rare case of pedunculated tonsilar mass in a child

  • admin admin
  • Dr. Jayanta Kumar Mitra
Keywords: Difficult airway; General anesthesia, Pedunculated oropharyngeal mass, Pedunculated palatine tonsil

Abstract

Pedunculated polyps of palatine tonsils are rare and have been described using various terms. Most of the cases have been reported in adults with variable symptoms. We report a two and a half years old male child who presented with history of snoring and inability to lie down flat and sleep due to chocking and difficulty in breathing. Clinical examination revealed a mass extending from nasopharynx to the base of the tongue. A diagnosis of pedunculated palatine tonsilar mass was made intaoperatively and the mass was excised under general anesthesia. An unusual presentation of a rare condition in a pediatric patient has been discussed along with the airway management.

Published
05-23-2019
How to Cite
admin, admin, & Mitra, D. J. K. (2019). A rare case of pedunculated tonsilar mass in a child. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care. Retrieved from https://apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/753
Section
Case Reports