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Antro - choanal polyp
(killian's Polyp)
Antro - choanal polyp
(killian's Polyp)
1) Nasal Allergy
2) males = females
2) Headache----due to sinusitis
3) Snoring
4) Anosmia
2. Palpation-NAD
3. Anterior rhinoscopy :
) Polyp usually not visible .
On vasoconstriction polyp may be
seen in the posterior part of the nasal
cavity & it stack can be traced up to
the middle meatus.
Signs (conti)
4- Poster Rhinoscopy:
A rounded glistening greyish,smooth avascular
swelling is seen in the posterior narses or protruding
into the nasopharynx through posterior Nares.
6- Digital examination
Investigations
2) Angiofibroma
3) Malignancy
4) Adenoids
Treatment
1) No medical treatment
3) In case of recurrence
Caldwel-lucs operation.
Sub-labial approach -canine fossa is opened
and root of polypus along with adjacent
mucous membrane of antrum is removed.
Nasal part of polypus is removed through
the nose or nasopharynx / oropharynx