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Antrochoanal polyp

Case contributed by Mohamed El Deen
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Nasal obstruction and foreign-body sensation in her mouth present over many years with associated difficult breathing and swallowing.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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A large antrochoanal polyp is seen blocking the left maxillary sinus and passing through an accessory ostium into the nasal cavity, nasopharynx and upper oropharynx.

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