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Nasal Polyps>>Definition>>Classification>>Ethmoidal polyp>>Antrocoanal polyp>>Prevention>>Complication>>Differential diagnosis PREVENTION OF RECURRENCE OF NASAL POLYPS  Identify the underlying cause of polyps and treat it accordingly. COMPLICATIONS OF NASAL POLYPS. 1.     Nasal obstruction 2.     Insomnia 3.     Sinusitis 4.     Respiratory tract infections 5.     Broadening of nose and increased intercanthal distance. 6.     Headache 7.     Facial pain. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER IN A CASE… Read More »

Nasal Polyps>>Definition>>Classification>>Ethmoidal polyp>>Antrocoanal polyp>>Prevention>>Complication>>Differential diagnosis   DEFINITION  This polyp arises from the mucosa of maxillary antrum near its accessory ostium, comes out and grows in choana and nasal cavity. Thus it has 3 parts           Antral ·              Choanal ·              Nasal ETIOLOGY Nasal allergy coupled with sinus infection is important cause. These polyps… Read More »

Nasal Polyps>>Definition>>Classification>>Ethmoidal polyp>>Antrocoanal polyp>>Prevention>>Complication>>Differential diagnosis Nasal Polyps ETHMOIDAL POLYPI  Definition There is edematous hypertrophy of submucosa with loose fibrous stroma. ETIOLOGY Polyps are RED FLAGS indicating the presence of chronic inflammatory: chronic sinusitis (longstanding bacterial infection of facial sinuses) is one explanation; as is allergy (eg allergy to pollen, dust mites, mould spore, cat danden e.t.c.). Other possible causes… Read More »

Nasal Polyps    Definition>Classification>Ethmoidal polyp>Antrocoanal    polyp>Prevention>Complication>Differential diagnosis 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… Read More »

Definition Nasal polyps are non-neoplastic masses of edematous nasal or sinus mucosa Incidence Approx 1-2 percent in general population Classification Nasal polyps are classified into 2 main categories. Ethmoidal polyp There is edematous hypertrophy of submucosa with loose fibrous stroma. Antrocoanal polyp This polyp arises from the mucosa of maxillary antrum near its accessory ostium,… Read More »