Epistaxis as an unusual presentation of an antrochoanal polyp

Antrochoanal polyps rarely present with severe epistaxis. We present the case of a young male patient who presented in such a manner, thus leading to the suspicion of an angiofibroma as the underlying pathology. The radiological investigations, treatment and pathological features are discussed.

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1990-08, Vol.104 (8), p.643-644
Main Authors: Robson, A. K., Barker, C. S., Whittet, H. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Carotid Artery, External - diagnostic imaging
Clinical Records
Epistaxis - etiology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Nasal Polyps - complications
Nasal Polyps - diagnostic imaging
Nasal Polyps - pathology
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tumors
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:Antrochoanal polyps rarely present with severe epistaxis. We present the case of a young male patient who presented in such a manner, thus leading to the suspicion of an angiofibroma as the underlying pathology. The radiological investigations, treatment and pathological features are discussed.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100113477