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Antrochonal polyp: a case report of treatment with intranasal steroids

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. Seshadri
R. Seshadri*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Ravi Seshadri, F.R.C.S.Ed., Senior Registrar, Department of Otolaryngology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Moulmein Road, Singapore1130.
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Abstract

The aetiology of antrochonal polyps is unknown. We report one case where treatment with topical intranasal cortico-steroids was successful. We are not aware of any previous reports of medical treatment.

Keywords

Nasal polyps, antrochoanalCortico-steroids
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 6 , June 1995 , pp. 553 - 554
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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