Giant Antrochoanal Polyp-A Rare Presentation
Published: January 1, 2017 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/23639.9285
Swati Kodur, Shruti Malavalli Siddappa, Andanooru Mahalingappa Shivakumar
1. Senior Resident, Department of Ear Nose and Throat, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davanagere, Karnataka, India.
2. Postgraduate Student, Department of Ear Nose and Throat, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davanagere, Karnataka, India.
3. Head, Department of Ear Nose and Throat, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davanagere, Karnataka, India
Correspondence
Dr. Swati Kodur,
No. 3065/2, 8th Main, 4th Cross, mcc B Block, Davanagere -577005, Karnataka, India
E-mail: drswatikodur@gmail.com
Antrochoanal polyp (ACP), also called as Killian polyp, is an infrequent, benign lesion of maxillary origin in non-atopic patients. The antrochoanal polyp is shaped according to the anatomical constraints of the lateral nasal wall, particularly the middle meatus and antrum, resembling typically a dumbbell. Here presenting a common problem with unusual presentation.
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