Nasopharynx

Question 1

To what are nasal polyps usually secondary?

Answer 1

Usually secondary to repeated bouts of rhinitis

Question 2

What 2 patient populations are associated with nasal polyps?

Answer 2

(1) Cystic fibrosis children (2) Aspirin-intolerant asthma adults

Question 3

What is the triad of aspirin-intolerant asthma?

Answer 3

Asthma, aspirin-induced bronchospasms, & nasal polyps

Question 4

In what patient population are angiofibromas seen?

Answer 4

Adolescent males

Question 5

What is an important association with nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Answer 5

EBV

Question 6

In what 2 patient populations is nasopharyngeal carcinoma classically seen?

Answer 6

(1) African children (2) Chinese young adults

Question 7

What would biopsy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma reveal upon histology?

Answer 7

Pleomorphic keratin-positive epithelial cells (poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma) in a background of lymphocytes

Question 8

How does nasopharyngeal carcinoma often present?

Answer 8

Often presents with involvement of cervical lymph nodes