Nasal Polyps Flashcards
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Q
What are nasal polyps
A
Growth of the nasal mucosa which can occur in nasal cavity or sinuses
2
Q
What signs of polyps is a red flag
A
Unilateral - raises suspicians of tumours
3
Q
Associations of nasal polyps
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Chronic rhinitis or sinusitis, asthma, Samter’s triad, cystic fibrosis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangitis
4
Q
Presentation of nasal polyps
A
Found on examination in patients presenting with chronic rhinosinusitis, difficulty breathing through nose, snoring, nasal discharge, loss of smell
5
Q
Management of nasal polyps
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Intranasal topical steroid drops or spray
6
Q
Surgical management when medical management has failed
A
Intranasal polypectomy and endoscopic nasal polypectomy
