Nasal Polyps
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DEFINITION
Nasal polyps are non-neoplastic masses of edematous nasal or sinus mucosa
INCIDENCE
Incidence in general population is unknown possibly between 1 % -2 % .There is higher incidence in asthmatics (20 –30 %) and even higher (49 %) in those asthmatics hypersensitive to aspirin .It is most common in middle aged man.
CLASSIFICATION
Nasal polyps are classified into 2 main categories.