nasal polyps Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
grows of nasal mucosa that occur in nasal cavity or sinuses
2
Q
assoc with
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inflammation
3
Q
growth
A
grow slowly and gradually obstruct nasal passage
4
Q
unilateral nasal polyps
A
red flag
concerning for malignant
require specialist referral for assessment
5
Q
assoc conditions
A
chronic rhinitis or sinusitis
asthma
cystic fibrosis
Churg-Struass syndrome
6
Q
samter’s triad
A
nasal polyps
asthma
aspirin intolerance/allergy
7
Q
OE
A
round pale grey/yellow growths on mucosal wall
8
Q
Mx - unilateral polyp
A
referral for specialist assessment to exclude malignant
9
Q
Mx - medical
A
intranasal topical steroid drop or spray
10
Q
Mx - surgical
A
intranasal polypectomy
endoscopic nasal polypectomy
