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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*
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.

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.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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