Hairy Polyp

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A benign polypoid lesion that usually arises from the nasopharynx. It may also occur in the oropharynx, palate, tonsil, tongue, lip, and middle ear. It usually affects neonates and older infants and is composed of ectoderm and mesoderm.

**Synonyms:** - Dermoid Polyp - Teratoid Polyp