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Ongkasuwan J, Anzalone CL, Salazar E, Donovan DT. Presentation and Management of Giant Fibrovascular Polyps of the Hypopharynx and Esophagus. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2017; 126:29-35. [DOI: 10.1177/0003489416672872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
Abstract
Objective:Fibrovascular polyps of the hypopharynx and esophagus are rare, with few case reports in the literature. In this article, we present our institutional experience with a focus on airway and surgical management.Study Design:Case series.Setting:Tertiary academic institution.Methods:A retrospective review was conducted of 4 patients that presented to a tertiary medical center with fibrovascular polyps between 1990 and 2012. Patient demographics, clinical presentation, diagnostic studies, and surgical approaches were reviewed. A review of the published literature was also performed.Results:The average age at presentation was 72 years (range, 59-85 years). Among the 4 patients, 2 presented with airway compromise requiring tracheotomy. All patients had removal of the polyp shortly after presentation; 2 underwent transcervical approaches with lateral pharyngotomy/esophagotomy, and the other 2 had endoscopic removal. The polyps arose from the hypopharynx in 3 patients and upper esophagus in 1. Three patients had complete resolution of their symptoms and remained disease free. One patient had recurrence of the polyp 2 years later and is currently being observed.Conclusion:Fibrovascular polyps are rare tumors of the hypopharynx/esophagus that present in older adults. Although benign, they can cause life-threatening airway compromise that may necessitate tracheotomy. We present 4 cases of fibrovascular polyps and discuss our evolving surgical management, including endoscopic removal.
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Affiliation(s)
- Julina Ongkasuwan
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
| | - Donald T. Donovan
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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