Palatine tonsil neoplasms presenting as sleep disorders – report of two cases
We report two cases of malignant palatine tonsil tumors presenting with snoring and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This presentation is rarely reported in the literature in patients with superior aerodigestive tract neoplasms. These paradigmatic cases highlight the importance of a s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Portuguese Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Revista Portuguesa Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço |
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| Online Access: | https://journalsporl.com/index.php/sporl/article/view/2031 |
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| Summary: | We report two cases of malignant palatine tonsil tumors presenting with snoring and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This presentation is rarely reported in the literature in patients with superior aerodigestive tract neoplasms. These paradigmatic cases highlight the importance of a systematic evaluation of the aerodigestive tract in patients with snoring and suspected OSA for the early detection or exclusion of malignancy. A multidisciplinary approach that includes otorhinolaryngologists is essential for the management of OSA.
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| ISSN: | 2184-6499 |