Hairy polyp of the oropharynx: a report of two cases and literature review

Hairy polyps are rare bigerminal masses that arise most often in the naso-oropharynx. With an incidence of 1 in 40,000 live births, this entity is generally not well known by ENT-specialists, neonatologists, or paediatricians that care for newborns. Due to its location, a hairy polyp can have serious consequences. This diagnosis must be considered in newborns with respiratory obstructions or feeding difficulties. A thorough flexible nasopharyngoscopy examination must be performed. We describe two cases of hairy polyps in the oropharynx and review the literature.