Seromucinous hamartoma of the bilateral nasal cavities: a case report

Objectives: Seromucinous hamartoma, first described by Baillie and Batsakis in 1974, is a rare benign glandular proliferation of the sinonasal tract and nasopharynx. Herein, we present a case of seromucinous hamartoma arising in the bilateral nasal cavities. Case report: We present a 43-year-old woman with seromucinous hamartoma of the bilateral nasal cavities who presented with nasal obstruction and anosmia. The patient underwent endoscopic sinus surgery and was disease-free at the most recent follow-up, 3 years later. Results: In this paper, we review the literature and compare it to our case. Based on our research, this is the first case report of seromucinous hamartoma of the bilateral nasal cavities. Conclusions: This case report indicates that seromucinous hamartoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bilateral nasal tumors, especially those that arise from the posterior nasal cavities medial to the middle turbinates.