Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature

Introduction. Inverted papilloma (IP) is an uncommon, benign yet aggressive neoplasm characterised by high recurrence rates and tendency towards malignant transformation. The majority of IP cases originate in the ethmoid region, lateral wall of the nasal fossa, and maxillary sinus. The authors repor...

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Main Authors: Hussein Z. Walijee, Sandeep Berry, Stuart Quine, Carol Lane, Daniel S. Morris, Benedict Bowman
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/123694
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Sandeep Berry
Stuart Quine
Carol Lane
Daniel S. Morris
Benedict Bowman
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description Introduction. Inverted papilloma (IP) is an uncommon, benign yet aggressive neoplasm characterised by high recurrence rates and tendency towards malignant transformation. The majority of IP cases originate in the ethmoid region, lateral wall of the nasal fossa, and maxillary sinus. The authors report a case of an IP originating primarily from the nasolacrimal duct (NLD). Case. A 69-year-old Caucasian gentleman presented with a lump in his right medial canthal region, epiphora, and discharge bilaterally. Radiological investigation revealed a well-defined, heterogeneous mass within the proximal NLD eroding the bony canal, protruding into the middle meatus and into the right orbit. The tumour was excised en bloc utilizing a combined external and endoscopic approach based on its location. Histology revealed hyperplastic ribbons of basement membrane-enclosed epithelium growing endophytically into the underlying stroma with no evidence of invasive malignancy. The patient made an uneventful recovery with unchanged visual acuity and normal extraocular movements. Conclusion. The case demonstrates variability within the sinonasal tract that IP can develop and the individuality of each case necessitating tailored operative techniques for complete excision whilst minimising recurrence rates. We also present a combined endoscopic approach for the en bloc resection of a NLD IP with no clinical recurrence at 15-month follow-up.
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spelling doaj-art-52421f0753b84d07befe32ad72b059082025-02-03T01:11:26ZengWileyCase Reports in Otolaryngology2090-67652090-67732015-01-01201510.1155/2015/123694123694Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent LiteratureHussein Z. Walijee0Sandeep Berry1Stuart Quine2Carol Lane3Daniel S. Morris4Benedict Bowman5Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant CF72 8XR, UKDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant CF72 8XR, UKDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UKDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UKDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UKDepartment of Cellular Pathology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XW, UKIntroduction. Inverted papilloma (IP) is an uncommon, benign yet aggressive neoplasm characterised by high recurrence rates and tendency towards malignant transformation. The majority of IP cases originate in the ethmoid region, lateral wall of the nasal fossa, and maxillary sinus. The authors report a case of an IP originating primarily from the nasolacrimal duct (NLD). Case. A 69-year-old Caucasian gentleman presented with a lump in his right medial canthal region, epiphora, and discharge bilaterally. Radiological investigation revealed a well-defined, heterogeneous mass within the proximal NLD eroding the bony canal, protruding into the middle meatus and into the right orbit. The tumour was excised en bloc utilizing a combined external and endoscopic approach based on its location. Histology revealed hyperplastic ribbons of basement membrane-enclosed epithelium growing endophytically into the underlying stroma with no evidence of invasive malignancy. The patient made an uneventful recovery with unchanged visual acuity and normal extraocular movements. Conclusion. The case demonstrates variability within the sinonasal tract that IP can develop and the individuality of each case necessitating tailored operative techniques for complete excision whilst minimising recurrence rates. We also present a combined endoscopic approach for the en bloc resection of a NLD IP with no clinical recurrence at 15-month follow-up.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/123694
spellingShingle Hussein Z. Walijee
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Carol Lane
Daniel S. Morris
Benedict Bowman
Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
title Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature
title_full Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature
title_fullStr Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature
title_full_unstemmed Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature
title_short Inverted Papilloma Originating Primarily from the Nasolacrimal Duct: A Case Report and Review of the Pertinent Literature
title_sort inverted papilloma originating primarily from the nasolacrimal duct a case report and review of the pertinent literature
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