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- Title
Hairy polyp of the pharynx obscured on physical examination by endotracheal tube, but diagnosed on brain imaging.
- Authors
Budenz, Cameron L.; Lesperance, Marci M.; Gebarski, Stephen
- Abstract
We report a case of hairy polyp of the pharynx diagnosed on brain MRI in order to stress the need to examine carefully all tissues included on an imaging study, even those outside the clinically stated region of interest, and to remind practitioners to consider unusual as well as common etiologies for neonatal respiratory distress. Our case is unique in that thorough examination of a brain MRI, ordered in the evaluation of presumed central apnea, led to the correct diagnosis.
- Subjects
PHARYNX tumors; MEDICAL imaging systems; POLYPS; DIAGNOSIS; BRAIN; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; PEDIATRIC respiratory diseases; PHARYNGEAL diseases; PHYSICAL diagnosis; RESPIRATORY distress syndrome; DISEASE complications; TRACHEA intubation; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
Pediatric Radiology, 2005, Vol 35, Issue 11, p1107
- ISSN
0301-0449
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00247-005-1500-0