Melanotic oncocytic metaplasia of the nasopharynx: A case report discussing the pathogenesis of a lesion
Background: Melanotic oncocytic metaplasia is a rare non-neoplastic lesion. It has been described as a phenomenon in which cells change their morphology to adapt to various stimuli. The incidence of melanotic oncocytic metaplasia is higher in middle-aged Asian males and smokers. The nasopharynx is t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Otolaryngology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468548821000163 |