Cartilaginous Choristoma of Palatine Tonsil

Cartilaginous Choristoma in Palatine Tonsil

Choristoma is a tumor-like mass consisting of tissues foreign to the site at which they are located. We report an 18 years old male presenting with persistent tonsillitis. Histological examination demonstrated the unexpected presence of a mature island of hyaline cartilage surrounded by lymphoid hyperplasia.

cartilaginous choristoma in palatine tonsil

Cartilaginous Choristoma of the Tonsil: Three Case Reports

  Introduction: Choristoma is defined as the presence of cells in abnormal locations due to defects during embryological development. The word choristoma implies a neoplasm; whereas heterotopia refers to a displaced tissue without necessarily being a swelling or a neoplasm. Literature contains reports of cartilaginous choristoma in the cervix, endometrium, breast tissue, and oral region.   ...

Cartilaginous Choristoma of the Tonsil: Three Case Reports

INTRODUCTION Choristoma is defined as the presence of cells in abnormal locations due to defects during embryological development. The word choristoma implies a neoplasm; whereas heterotopia refers to a displaced tissue without necessarily being a swelling or a neoplasm. Literature contains reports of cartilaginous choristoma in the cervix, endometrium, breast tissue, and oral region. CASE RE...

cartilaginous choristoma of the tonsil: three case reports

introduction: choristoma is defined as the presence of cells in abnormal locations due to defects during embryological development. the word choristoma implies a neoplasm; whereas heterotopia refers to a displaced tissue without necessarily being a swelling or a neoplasm. literature contains reports of cartilaginous choristoma in the cervix, endometrium, breast tissue, and oral region.   case r...