Table 1.
Cases of melanotic oncocytic metaplasia of the nasopharynx
| Case | Author | Year | Gender/Age | Number of lesions | Site | Symptom | Smoking history |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shek et al. [1] | 1995 | M/67 | Single | Eustachian opening | Otitis media | Unknown |
| 2 | Shek et al. [1] | 1995 | M/63 | Single | Eustachian opening | Tinnitus | Unknown |
| 3 | Kurihara et al. [2] | 1997 | M/69 | Multiple | Left nasopharynx | None | Unknown |
| 4 | Hirakawa et al. [3] | 1999 | M/64 | Multiple | Bilateral Eustachian opening, left pharynx, and nasal cavity | Discomfort in the throat | Unknown |
| 5 | Xue et al. [4] | 1999 | M/70 | Multiple | Bilateral Eustachian opening | Tinnitus | Unknown |
| 6 | Sakaki et al. [5] | 2004 | M/80 | Multiple | Right nasal cavity and pharynx | Hoarseness | 10/day × 50 yr |
| 7 | Sakaki et al. [5] | 2004 | M/69 | Single | Left Eustachian opening | Hoarseness | 40/day × 60 yr |
| 8 | Sakaki et al. [5] | 2004 | M/74 | Single | Left nasopharynx | Rhinorrhea | Unknown |
| 9 | Sakaki et al. [5] | 2004 | F/74 | Multiple | Right Eustachian opening | Discomfort in the throat | Unknown |
| 10 | Sakaki et al. [5] | 2004 | M/68 | Single | Nasopharynx | None | Unknown |
| 11 | Sakaki et al. [5] | 2004 | M/65 | Single | Right Eustachian opening | Hemoptysis | Unknown |
| 12 | Sakaki et al. [5] | 2004 | M/63 | Single | Left Eustachian opening | Epistaxis | Unknown |
| 13 | Takano et al. [6] | 2004 | M/62 | Multiple | Left Eustachian opening, and bilateral torus tubarius | Discomfort in the left ear | Unknown |
| 14 | Lui et al. [7] | 2004 | M/79 | Single | Right Eustachian opening | Otitis media | Unknown |
| 15 | Liao et al. [8] | 2005 | M/- | Multiple | Bilateral nasopharynx | None | Unknown |
| 16 | Kondo et al. [9] | 2010 | M/73 | Multiple | Bilateral torus tubarius | Nasal congestion | Non-smoker |
| 17 | Li et al. [10] | 2010 | M/58 | Multiple | Bilateral nasopharynx | Epistaxis | 20/day × 40 yr |
| 18 | Na et al. [11] | 2012 | M/72 | Multiple | Bilateral torus tubarius | Headache and impaired hearing | 40/day × 50 yr |
| 19 | Na et al. [11] | 2012 | M/71 | Multiple | Left torus tubarius and soft palate | Hoarseness | 20/day × 40 yr |
| 20 | Na et al. [11] | 2012 | M/51 | Multiple | Right torus tubarius | Pain of the tongue | Unknown |
| 21 | Chang et al. [12] | 2014 | M/63 | Multiple | Nasopharynx | Epistaxis | 40/day × 40 yr |
| 22 | Present case | 2014 | M/57 | Multiple | Right torus tubarius | None | 30/day × 40 yr |
M, male; F, female; yr, year.