Nose Pathology Flashcards
What cell lines the nasal vestibule?
Squamous epithelium
What cell lines the sinus?
Respiratory mucosa
What special name is given to the respiratory mucosa in the nose?
Schneiderian epithelium
How might nasal polyps present?
Excessive snoring
Difficulty breathing through nose when lying down
NOT painful
If nasal polyps present in the young what should be considered?
Cystic Fibrosis
What can cause nasal polyps?
Aspirin sensitivity
Infection
Asthma
When can cause sinusitis?
Hayfever
Common cold
What immunoglobulin is involved in hayfever?
IgE
How can Wegner’s granulomatosis be related to the nose?
Nasal congestion or septal perforation
Which ANCA is related to Wegner’s?
cANCA
Which malignant tumour is most common?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What kind of tumour does EBV commonly cause?
Lymphomas