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2023年7月31日 · Unilateral "nasal polyps" should always raise the suspicion of an alternate diagnosis. Inflammatory polyps are almost universally bilateral. While there are benign unilateral polyp etiologies such as an antrochoanal polyp, the suspicion for malignancy should be high and a referral to an otolaryngologist is indicated for a biopsy.
Nasal Polyps: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Removal - Cleveland Clinic
2024年1月16日 · Snoring. When polyps grow large enough, they can block your nasal passages and sinuses, leading to: Frequent asthma attacks (in people with asthma). Repeated sinus infections (sinusitis). Sleep apnea or other sleep disorders. Difficulty breathing, even in people who don’t have asthma. Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths that ...
Nasal polyps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月8日 · But having more than one polyp or having a large polyp can block the nose. Common symptoms of chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps include: Runny, stuffy nose. Mucus running down the throat, also known as postnasal drip. Not being able to smell. Not being able to taste. Facial pain or headache. Pain in the teeth.
Diagnostic algorithm for unilateral sinus disease: a 15-year ...
Overall, chronic rhinosinusitis was the most common diagnosis both in patients with polyps (67%) and those without nasal polyps (69%). Conclusion. Although USD is most likely to represent chronic inflammation, there exists a fair likelihood of finding malignant pathology, particularly in cases where patients have a unilateral polyp.
Nasal polyps - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月8日 · A diagnosis of nasal polyps starts with symptoms, a medical history and a physical exam. Tests to diagnose nasal polyps might include: Nasal endoscopy. This involves using a narrow tube with a lighted lens or tiny camera to look at the inside of the nose. Imaging studies. CT scans can show the size of polyps deep in the sinuses and where they are.
Nasal polyps - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - BMJ Best …
2024年3月26日 · It is important to distinguish nasal polyps from neoplastic lesions, particularly if symptoms are unilateral. Treatment options for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) include topical medications, principally intranasal corticosteroids, nasal irrigations, systemic medications including biologics, and surgery.
Nasal Polyps: Symptoms and Treatments - Verywell Health
2024年7月5日 · Congestion. Headaches (common with a polyp-related sinus infection) and jaw or sinus pain. Sneezing. Runny nose. Decreased sense of smell. Decreased sense of taste. Snoring. People with nasal polyps often experience chronic postnasal drip …
Nasal polyps - GPnotebook
2018年1月1日 · Nasal polyps are yellowish, grey, pedunculated sacs which usually cause progressive nasal obstruction. Most polyps are bilateral. A unilateral polyp should be assumed to be neoplastic until proven otherwise - this is an often quoted ENT rule. This reflects that conventionally, all unilateral polyps and suspicious-looking polyps are sent for ...
Nasal Polyps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient
2022年9月22日 · Nasal polyps in one nostril only (unilateral) are unusual. In some cases they might be a sign of cancer (malignancy). They should be examined by an ENT surgeon to rule this out. Bloody discharge from one nostril is also a potentially worrying symptom. It can happen due to infection, nose picking or incorrect use of nasal sprays, all of which ...
Nasal Polyps - Nasal Polyps - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Allergic rhinitis, acute and chronic infections, and cystic fibrosis all predispose to the formation of nasal polyps. Bleeding polyps occur in rhinosporidiosis. Unilateral polyps occasionally occur in association with or represent benign or malignant tumors of the nose or paranasal sinuses. They can also occur in response to a foreign body ...