Open AccessAntrochoanal Polyp
Author(s) -
Vagish Kumar LS
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of contemporary dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2279-0217
pISSN - 2278-2680
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1132
Subject(s) - medicine , lesion , maxillary sinus , radiological weapon , nasal cavity , sinus (botany) , radiology , computed tomography , paranasal sinuses , surgery , botany , biology , genus
Background Antrochoanal polyp (ACP) is a benign solitary polypoidal rare lesion which most commonly arises in maxillary sinus. It appears radiographically as an opacifying and enlarging lesion in the sinus cavity without bony destruction. Case report The article presents a case of ACP occurring in a young child, while describing the radiological features of the lesion as seen in computed tomography (CT), orthopantomograph (OPG) and in the paranasal sinus (PNS) view and attempts to briefly review this rare lesion. Conclusion Children presenting with unilateral sinus pain and nasal blockage should be suspected of suffering from ACP. Dentist should be aware of the radiological features of the disease especially in pediatric patients. It is important for the dentist to recognize this rare disease so that appropriate timely treatment can be initiated. How to cite this article Shanbhag VKL. Antrochoanal Polyp. J Contemp Dent 2015;5(3):181-183.