Abstract

A polyp presents in the nasal cavity with a grape-like appearance, having a “body” and a “stalk”. The surface is smooth and the colour is more yellow than the pink mucous membrane. The polyps protrude into the nasal cavity from the middle and superior meatus, resulting in nasal blockage and abolishing airflow to the olfactory region. The study was conducted on patients of all ages and of either sex presenting with nasal polypoidal masses coming to the outpatient department. A written informed consent was taken from patients who were willing to take part in the study. A detailed history followed by complete clinical examination was undertaken. In our study, 45(90%) cases were operated by doing FESS. The remaining 5 (10%) cases underwent polypectomy as these cases had limited extension. It was observed that 7 cases (14%) in the study group had recurrence. All the 7 cases had h/o allergy. Recurrence was confirmed after 3months of regular follow up. Recurrence is most commonly associated with history of allergy and associated conditions like asthma.

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