Open AccessSphenochoanal Polyp - "The Forgotten Element?"
Author(s) -
Misbahul Haque,
Somak Kumar Das,
Subrata Mukhopadhyay
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bengal journal of otolaryngology and head neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2395-2407
pISSN - 2395-2393
DOI - 10.47210/bjohns.2021.v29i2.371
Subject(s) - medicine , polypectomy , nasal polyps , surgery , general surgery , cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer
The occurrence of isolated spheno-choanal polyps are not very common and can be very well confused with antro-choanal polyps or adenoids in adolescents and children. Appropriate diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are essential for its removal. Case ReportWe report one such case of a 16 year old female who presented with complaints nasal obstruction and reduced hearing. Endoscopic polypectomy was done with complete removal of the polyp. Discussion Sphenochoanal Polyp is often misdiagnosed and proper investigations are thus essential for its diagnosis. Surgical Approach is the mainstay form of treatment with complete excision of the polyp.