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European Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics 8/2009

01-08-2009 | Short Report

Hamartomas of the oro- and nasopharyngeal cavity in infancy: two cases and a short review

Authors: Anthon R. Hulsmann, Noortje de Bont, Jan C. den Hollander, Johannes A. Borgstein

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 8/2009

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Abstract

Introduction

Oro- and nasopharyngeal masses are rare in infancy and consist of developmental anomalies and, mostly benign, neoplasms.

Case report

We report two infants with a tumour in the ear–nose–throat region.

Discussion

As shown by our cases, the clinical presentation of an oropharyngeal mass in infancy varies from respiratory insufficiency at birth to incidental finding by the parents a few months after birth.
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Metadata
Title
Hamartomas of the oro- and nasopharyngeal cavity in infancy: two cases and a short review
Authors
Anthon R. Hulsmann
Noortje de Bont
Jan C. den Hollander
Johannes A. Borgstein
Publication date
01-08-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 8/2009
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-008-0865-0

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