Definitive Radiation Therapy for Schneiderian Inverted Papilloma of the Soft Palate and Uvula.

Authors

• Rahul Sinha, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Arianne J Abreu, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Christopher E Fundakowski
• Robert T Sataloff

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-13-2026

Abstract

Schneiderian inverted papilloma is a benign, locally aggressive tumor that typically arises in the respiratory mucosa of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. These tumors are often asymptomatic but can cause unilateral nasal obstruction, discharge, hyposmia and epistaxis. They warrant attention particularly due to the potential for malignant transformation. They are treated most often with surgical excision. This case report describes a patient with Schneiderian inverted papilloma arising outside its usual location and managed with definitive radiation therapy instead of surgical excision due to concerns for functional impairment. Remission was obtained with radiation therapy, although the patient experienced treatment-related side effects.

Comments

This article was published in Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613261478379.

Copyright © 2026 The Author(s). CC BY- 4.0.

Publication Title

Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal

Recommended Citation

Sinha, Rahul; Abreu, Arianne J; Fundakowski, Christopher E; and Sataloff, Robert T, "Definitive Radiation Therapy for Schneiderian Inverted Papilloma of the Soft Palate and Uvula." (2026). Otolaryngology (ENT) Resident Research. 127.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/ent_residents/127 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613261478379

PubMed ID

42594020