Diseases of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses — Flashcards

Flashcard 121: Investigation of choice for antrochoanal polyp?

Answer: CT scan (PNS) :: Coronal and Axial views

Extra: CT scan is the investigation of choice for antrochoanal polyps as it helps visualize the origin (maxillary sinus), the expansion of the ostium, and the extent of the polyp into the choana, which is essential for surgical planning (FESS). Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy (DNE) is the first clinical investigation used for visualization.

Flashcard 122: The treatment of choice for inverted papilloma is _____

Answer: medial maxillectomy

Flashcard 123: Cottle's test is used to check abnormality of the vestibular component of the nasal _____

Answer: valve::Valve/Vestibule