9.1 - Nasopharynx Flashcards
1
Q
nasal polyps are usually secondary to: (3 causes)
A
- repeated bouts of rhinitis
- cystic fibrosis
- aspirin-intolerant asthma
2
Q
what is the triad for aspirin intolerant asthma?
A
- asthma
- aspirin induced bronchospasm
- nasal polyps
3
Q
what is an angiofibroma? who is the typical patient?
A
- benign tumor of nasal mucosa composed of large blood vessels and fibrous tissue
- classically seen in adolescent males
4
Q
nasopharyngeal carcinoma is associated with what organism?
A
EBV
5
Q
biopsy shows pleomorphic keratin-positive epithelial cells in a background of lymphocytes - diagnosis?
A
nasopharyngeal carcinoma
6
Q
what is the histology for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
A
pleomorphic keratin-positive epithelial cells in a background of lymphocytes
