Hairy Polyp Originating From the Lateral Nasal Wall of the Nasal Cavity

Hairy polyps are benign lesions with limited growth potential. They usually occur in newborns, infants and young children, although occasional cases have been reported in adults, with a higher prevalence in females. Clinical symptoms include stridor, respiratory difficulty, snoring, and difficulty in oral intake. Histopathologically, hairy polyps consist of tissues derived from both mesodermal and ectodermal components. The nasopharynx and oropharynx are known to be the most common sites of origin, followed by less common sites such as the hard and soft palate, tonsils, tongue, auditory tube, and middle ear. However, hairy polyps originating from the lateral nasal wall of the nasal cavity have not been reported in the English literature. Herein, the authors report a rare case of a hairy polyp arising from the lateral nasal wall of the nasal cavity in a 13-year-old male, along with a review of the literature.