A Pedunculated Uvular Tumor Highlighting the Decline of Oropharyngeal Examination Skills
Pedunculated uvular tumors, though rare, may cause airway symptoms when enlarged or elongated. This case highlights how diminished attention to basic oropharyngeal inspection in routine care can lead to missed diagnoses with potentially serious consequences. Reinforcing fundamental physical examination skills remains essential in emergency and general clinical practice.
Authors
- Ryo Ichibayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1273-4875)
Institutions
- Toho University (JP)
- Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71560
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00