An atypical presentation of a Respiratory Epithelial Adenomatoid Hamartoma, a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Respiratory Epithelial Adenomatoid Hamartoma (REAH) is a benign disease that can resemble other malignant entities. Thus, it is essential to diagnose it accurately as the treatment approach differs, from radical surgeries in malignant cases, to a simple excision in hamartoma. We present an unusual case of bilateral REAH that was misdiagnosed, and hence it was treated aggressively.

Case report

A 57-year-old male patient presented with anosmia, 2-years history of bilateral nasal obstruction, and was accompanied with a moderate headache. An impression of olfactory neuroblastoma was made after history taking physical examination, and imaging studies. The patient underwent Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), excisional biopsy of the cribriform plate mass bila

SUBMITTER: Al-Musaileem N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6742674 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature