Nose pathology Flashcards
causes of nasal polyps
allergy infection aspirin asthma chronic rhinosinusitis CF
what is Samter’s triad
asthma
aspirin hypersensitivity
nasal polyps
what is a Schneiderian papilloma
benign tumour associated with HPV infection, smoking and organic solvents
what malignant tumours of the nose can you get
SCC
adenocarcinoma
lymphoma
features of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
M>F smoking EBV infection FH volatile chemicals
what is a septal haematoma
emergency
blood collection in nose which can cause ischaemia of the nasal cartilage
unilateral nasal symptoms are often concerning, true or false
true, red flag for malignancy
what are nasal polyps
benign lesions of nasal mucosa or paranasal sinuses due to chronic mucosal inflammation
symptoms of nasal polyps
nasal obstruction
post nasal drip
facial pain
what might you see in nasal polyps when sent to pathology
eosinophilia
management of nasal polyps
steroid nasal spray
surgical resection
