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Sphenochoanal Polyp - "The Forgotten Element?"
oleh: Misbahul Haque, Subhrajit Das, Subrata Mukhopadhyay
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Diterbitkan: | The Association of Otolaryngologists of India, West Bengal 2021-09-01 |
Deskripsi
Introduction The occurrence of isolated spheno-choanal polyps are not very common and can be very well confused with antro-choanal polyps or adenoids in adolescents and children. Appropriate diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are essential for its removal. Case Report We report one such case of a 16 year old female who presented with complaints nasal obstruction and reduced hearing. Endoscopic polypectomy was done with complete removal of the polyp. Discussion Sphenochoanal Polyp is often misdiagnosed and proper investigations are thus essential for its diagnosis. Surgical Approach is the mainstay form of treatment with complete excision of the polyp.