Osseous metaplasia in a nasal polyp: Report of a rare case and review of the literature
Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, cilt.91, sa.9, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 91 Sayı: 9
- Basım Tarihi: 2012
- Dergi Adı: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Metaplasia is the conversion of one adult tissue or cell type into another tissue or cell type. Although osseous metaplasia has been described in many parts of the body, it is rarely encountered in the head and neck region, especially in nasal polyps. This article reports a case of unilateral sinonasal polyp containing areas of osseous metaplasia in a 44-year-old woman presenting with nasal obstruction. Also included are a brief discussion of osseous metaplasia in the head and neck region and a literature review. © 2012 Vendome Group, LLC.