Bilateral antro-choanal polyps in an elderly female.

Author: Indranil Sen ¹ ; Ankur Mukherjee ¹ ; Jayanta Saha ¹ ; Satadal Mandal ¹ ; Ramanuj Sinha ¹
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1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Publication Type:Case Reports
MeSH: Human; Female; Middle Aged; Polyps-diagnosis; Nasal Obstruction; General Surgery
From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2011;26(2):28-30
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To report the first case of primary bilateral antro-choanal polyps in the elderly age group.

METHODS:
Design: Case report
Setting: Tertiary Government Hospital
Patient: One
Result: A 60-year-old, non-allergic female with progressive bilateral nasal obstruction was subsequently diagnosed with bilateral antro-choanal polyps. Endoscopic sinus surgery was performed and the patient remained asymptomatic on one year follow-up.

Conclusion: Antro-choanal polyps can occur bilaterally in the elderly age group. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of primary bilateral antro-choanal polyps in an elderly female.
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