1
Q
what
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grows of nasal mucosa that occur in nasal cavity or sinuses
2
Q
assoc with
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inflammation
3
Q
growth
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grow slowly and gradually obstruct nasal passage
4
Q
unilateral nasal polyps
A
red flag
concerning for malignant
require specialist referral for assessment
5
Q
assoc conditions
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chronic rhinitis or sinusitis
asthma
cystic fibrosis
Churg-Struass syndrome
6
Q
samter’s triad
A
nasal polyps
asthma
aspirin intolerance/allergy
7
Q
OE
A
round pale grey/yellow growths on mucosal wall
8
Q
Mx - unilateral polyp
A
referral for specialist assessment to exclude malignant
9
Q
Mx - medical
A
intranasal topical steroid drop or spray
10
Q
Mx - surgical
A
intranasal polypectomy
endoscopic nasal polypectomy
ENT
flashcards
Decks in class (28)
# Cards
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Hearing Loss14
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presbycusis7
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sudden sensorineural hearing loss8
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eustachian tube dysfunction10
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otosclerosis11
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otitis media13
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otitis externa20
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ear wax5
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tinnitus10
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vertigo26
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vestibular neuronitis11
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Labyrinthitis4
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Ménière’s Disease10
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Acoustic Neuroma8
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cholesteatoma8
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nosebleeds8
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sinusitis9
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nasal polyps10
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BPPV8
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tonsilitis11
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quinsy6
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neck lumps28
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head and neck cancer7
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tongue conditions13
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mouth + gum conditions16
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thyroid cancer4
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mastoiditis3
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mis9
