Sinonasal polyposis | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
WEBNov 10, 2022 · Sinonasal polyposis refers to the presence of multiple benign polyps in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses.
Antrochoanal polyp | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Antrochoanal polyps (ACP) are solitary sinonasal polyps that arise within the maxillary sinus (antrum). They pass through and enlarge the sinus ostium and posterior nasal cavity at the level of the choana .
Nasal polyps - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 8, 2023 · A diagnosis of nasal polyps starts with symptoms, a medical history and a physical exam. Tests to diagnose nasal polyps might include: Nasal endoscopy. This involves using a narrow tube with a lighted lens or tiny camera to look at the inside of the nose. Imaging studies. CT scans can show the size …
Nasal Polyps - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Nasal polyps are a ubiquitous diagnosis that can manifest in a variety of diseases, the most common being chronic rhinosinusitis and chronic nasal obstruction. Although benign, nasal polyps and their underlying disease may have a huge impact on a patient's quality of life.
MR Imaging of Nonmalignant Polyps and Masses of the …
WEBThe MR imaging reports of patients undergoing imaging after radiation therapy treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma between 1995 and 2006 were reviewed to identify patients with exophytic polyps in the nasopharynx or a mass in the sphenoid sinus that did not have the typical features of posttreatment inflammatory sinus changes (mild thickening ...
Sinonasal Polyposis - Radiologica
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Description. Sinonasal polyposis (SNP) refers to the formation of benign, non-cancerous, inflammatory growths within the nasal passages and sinuses. These polyps result from chronic inflammation in these areas. Pathogenesis.
Radiologic Imaging of Nasal Polyposis | SpringerLink
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Radiology plays several crucial roles in the evaluation of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients with nasal polyposis (NP), including establishing the diagnosis, evaluating the progression or regression of disease, surgical planning, and monitoring for recurrence.
How Nasal Polyps Are Diagnosed - Verywell Health
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Nasal polyps are soft, swollen, abnormal, sac-like growths that line the inside of a person's nose or sinuses. They are often teardrop-shaped, and grow together in groups on both sides of a person's nasal cavity. One-Sided Nasal Polyps. One-sided nasal polyps typically trigger further investigation, as they …
MRI of the Paranasal Sinuses - The Radiology Assistant
WEBFeb 25, 2009 · There is bilateral opacification of the nasal cavities, usually a sign of an inflammatory process or polyps. Note the concentric lamellated appearance of alternating hyper- and hypodensity in the maxillary sinusses. The hyperdensity is due to inspissated secretions and fungal elements.
Nasal polyps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 8, 2023 · Nasal polyps are painless growths inside the nose or the hollow areas inside the bones of the face, also known as sinuses. Nasal polyps aren't cancer. Small nasal polyps might not cause symptoms. Larger growths or …