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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2026

Tonsillar lymphangioma with adipose and smooth muscle proliferation: a case report.

Maryam Maghbool, Babak Samizadeh, Seyedeh Yasamin Parvar, Khatere Roozbehi, Aliasghar Karimi, Adrina Habibzadeh, Negin Ashtari

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Maryam MaghboolDepartment of Pathology, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9434-7261
Babak SamizadehDepartment of Pathology, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3509-6279
Seyedeh Yasamin ParvarStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3027-1843
Khatere RoozbehiStudent Research Committee, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4414-9216
Aliasghar KarimiFasa Univ Med Sci, Noncommuting Dis Res Ctr NCDRC, Fasa, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8580-1186
Adrina HabibzadehFasa Univ Med Sci, Noncommuting Dis Res Ctr NCDRC, Fasa, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2537-3279
Negin AshtariStudent Research Committee, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran. N.Ashtari313@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0224-9883

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Abstract

backgroundLymphangiomatous lesions commonly occur in the head and neck region; however, involvement of the palatine tonsil is rare. Tonsillar lymphangiomatous polyps containing both adipose tissue and smooth muscle proliferation are exceptionally uncommon. We report a rare case of tonsillar lymphangioma with adipose tissue and focal smooth muscle proliferation. CASE PRESENTATION: A 28-year-old Iranian man presented with sore throat and was found to have a pedunculated mass arising from the right palatine tonsil. Physical examination revealed a smooth-surfaced, non-ulcerated polypoid lesion measuring 2 × 1 × 0.3 cm. Owing to the small size and clinically benign appearance of the lesion, no preoperative imaging was performed. Right-sided tonsillectomy was undertaken. Histopathologic examination demonstrated a lymphangiomatous polyp (lymphangioma) composed of dilated lymphatic channels within a fibroadipose stroma with focal smooth muscle proliferation. The lesion was completely excised with negative surgical margins. No recurrence was observed during 1 year of follow-up.

conclusionsTonsillar lymphangiomatous lesions are rare benign entities that may clinically mimic other tonsillar masses. Histopathologic examination is essential for definitive diagnosis. Complete surgical excision appears curative, and recurrence is uncommon.

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Adipose TissueLymphangiomaMuscle, SmoothPalatine TonsilTonsillar NeoplasmsAdultHumansMaleTonsillectomyTreatment OutcomeLymphangiomaLymphangiomatous polypPalatine tonsilPedunculated polypTonsillar mass

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PMCPMC13348852

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