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Nasal Polyp

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  1. Definitions
    1. Arise from nasal or sinus mucosa
    2. Soft, lobulated masses
      1. Results in partial to complete obstruction
  2. Associated conditions:
    1. Chronic Allergic Rhinitis
    2. Cystic Fibrosis
    3. Aspirin sensitivity
    4. Asthma
    5. Chronic Sinusitis
  3. Signs
    1. Pale blue edematous mucosa
    2. Unilateral polyps
      1. Painless, soft lobulated masses
      2. Not fixed to underlying tissue
      3. Does not Hemorrhage
  4. Management
    1. Antihistamines with or without Decongestants
    2. Topical Steroids
    3. Surgical resection (Polypectomy)

Nasal Polyps (C0027430)

Definition (MSH)Focal accumulations of EDEMA fluid in the NASAL MUCOSA accompanied by HYPERPLASIA of the associated submucosal connective tissue. Polyps may be NEOPLASMS, foci of INFLAMMATION, degenerative lesions, or malformations.
ConceptsAnatomical Abnormality (T190)
ICD9471, 471.0, 471.9
EnglishNasal Cavity Polyp, Nasal polyp, Nasal polyposis, Nasal polyps, Polyp in anterior nares, POLYP OF NASAL CAVITY, Polyp of the Nasal Cavity, POLYPS NASAL, Unspecified nasal polyp
Spanishpólipo de la cavidad nasal, pólipo nasal, polipo de la cavidad nasal, polipo nasal
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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