2012
DOI: 10.5799/ahinjs.01.2012.03.0198
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Burun tıkanıklığının nadir bir nedeni: Sfenokoanal polip [A rare cause of nasal obstruction: Sphenochoanal polyp]

Abstract: Choanal polyps mostly arise from the antrum of maxillary sinus. Sphenochoanal polyp arising from the sphenoid sinus is extremely rare. It presents with similar symptoms of antrochoanal polyps. Radiological examination is important in differentiation of these two types of choanal polyps. Inadequate surgery that leaves some part of the polyp has a high risk of recurrence. We present a case of sphenochoanal polyp treated successfully with endoscopic sinus surgery. The patient is symptom free for 1 year. J Clin Ex… Show more

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“…Nasal polyps are benign nasal mass and usually arise from paranasal sinuses and extends towards choana and then to nasopharynx [4]. Its nomencla ture is made according to the sinus that it is originated from.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Nasal polyps are benign nasal mass and usually arise from paranasal sinuses and extends towards choana and then to nasopharynx [4]. Its nomencla ture is made according to the sinus that it is originated from.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Its nomencla ture is made according to the sinus that it is originated from. Choanal pol yps account 4-6% of the all nasal polyps [4]. Most commonly it is derived from the maxillary sinus antrum i.e.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%