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Nasal
Polypus:
Definition
A nasal polypus is an
abnormal swelling of the mucous membrane of the nose and sinuses.
It is of two types:
1)
Simple or Mucous Polypus
- According
to aetiology, they are of the following types:
- Allergic
- Vasomotor
- Inflammatory
- Mixed
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2)
Neoplastic Polypus
- They
are divided in two groups:
- Benign
- Malignant
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Simple
or Mucous Polypus
Actiology:
- Infection
of the nose and sinuses. Nasal allergy.
- Gravity
- Other
nasal defects e.g. DNS.
- Heredity
- Age
(more common in adults)
- Sex
(more common in females)
- Shape
of the nose i.e. Narrow nose.
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These
polypi arise usually from the ethmoid cells, middle meatus and middle
turbinal and then comes down to the cavity of the nose.
Symptoms
- Nasal
obstruction
- Nasal
discharge
- Anosmia
- Headache
- Speech
defect
- Miscellaneous
i.e. broad nose, conductive deafness, etc.
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