We report a rare case of a schneiderian papilloma of the nasopharynx. Because this tumor is locally invasive, has a tendency to recur, and can undergo malignant transformation, it should be completely excised. It is possible to completely remove such a tumor in a minimally invasive way by using a combination of transnasal and transoral approaches and high-resolution angled endoscopes and other suitably designed instruments.
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