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Intermittent respiratory obstruction secondary to an antro chonal polyp: a rare late presentation

Shashinder S 1 , Kuljit S 1 , Suhba ST 2 , Arumainathan UD 3 , Gopala KG 1

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Ororhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Surgery/ Otorhinolaryngology University Putra Malaysia, Hospital Kuala Lumpur
  • 3 Senior Consultant in OtorhinolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery Tawakal, Hospital, Kuala Lumpur
Med J Malaysia, 2007 Mar;62(1):72-3.
PMID: 17682578

Abstract

We describe a child who presented with intermittent respiratory obstruction especially in supine position. Examination revealed a fleshy post nasal mass extending up to the oropharynx. The mass was removed surgically and histopathology revealed an antrochonal polyp. Patient was relieved of his symptoms and has been well ever since.

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