[A "hairy polyp" of the throat causes larynx occlusion in a newborn (author's transl)].

A case of "polyp with hair" in the throat is reported. It's occurence is extremely seldom. It is the simplest form of an epignathus. The birth defect is considered as an uncomplete dual formation, it is more often found in female than in male newborns. The left palate is the preferred place of occurence. Because it is anchored with a pedicle, the tumor may change it's position resulting in an occlusion of the larynx, as it was in this case. Recurrence after surgery is not known.