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. 2021 Jun;73(2):260-262.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-020-02125-z. Epub 2020 Sep 10.

Angiectatic Sinonasal Polyp: A Diagnostic Challenge

P K Purushothaman  1 , M Sharanya  1 , S P Manoj Pandian  1
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Angiectatic Sinonasal Polyp: A Diagnostic Challenge

P K Purushothaman et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Sinonasal angiectatic polyp is an uncommon condition with features that masquerade various pathologies like hemangioma, angiofibroma, inverted papilloma, malignancy. We report a case of a left-sided vascular nasal mass, which on examination and investigations suggested cavernous hemangioma of the left maxillary sinus, whereas histopathology post-excision revealed angiectatic polyp.

Keywords: Angiectatic polyp; Double approach; Endoscopic excision; Hemangioma.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interestDr. P.K. Purushothaman, Dr. Sharanya M, Dr. Manoj Pandian SP declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

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Fig. 1
Axial CECT scan showing soft tissue density mass in the left maxillary sinus, with puddling of contrast in arterial and gradual filling in delayed phase, with extension, mass effect, bony erosions
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Fig. 2
Post-operative axial CECT scan showing clear cavity with surgical clips/coil without residual lesion
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