EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

Thyroid-like low grade nasopharyngeal papillary adenocarcinoma (LGNPAC) is an extremely rare tumor of nasopharynx with only 42 cases reported in the literature [1]. Nasopharyngeal papillary adenocarcinoma represents 0.48% of all nasopharyngeal tumors and it has no preference for gender or age [2]. Herein, we discuss a 43-year-old, Cuban origin, HIV positive male presenting with episodes of bloody post-nasal drip, constant sensation of something on his throat for 4 months. He underwent a flexible laryngoscopy, found a 3 x 3 x 2 cm, peduncular nasopharynx lesion. The tumor excised endoscopically thereafter. Many of those with LGNPAC may present with nasal obstruction and rarely recurs if completely excised.

Keywords: Nasopharyngeal Papillary Adenocarcinoma-Thyroid Like; Low Grade Nasopharyngeal Papillary Adenocarcinoma; Peduncular

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