Nasal Polypus
Definition
A nasal polypus is an abnormal
swelling of the mucous membrane of the nose and sinuses.
It is of two
types
1) Simple or Mucous Polypus
- According to aetiology, they are of the following types:
- Allergic
- Vasomotor
- Inflammatory
- Mixed
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2) Neoplastic Polypus
- They are divided in two groups:
- Benign
- Malignant
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Simple or Mucous Polypus
Actiology
- Infection of the nose and sinuses. Nasal allergy.
- Gravity
- Other nasal defects e.g. DNS.
- Heredity
- Age (more common in adults)
- Sex (more common in females)
- Shape of the nose i.e. Narrow nose.
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These polypi arise usually from the ethmoid cells, middle meatus and
middle turbinal and then comes down to the cavity of the nose.
Symptoms
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal discharge
- Anosmia
- Headache
- Speech defect
- Miscellaneous i.e. broad nose, conductive deafness, etc.
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