nasal polyps
Nasal Polyps And The ASA Triad
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter’s Triad, is a chronic medical condition that consists of three clinical features: asthma, sinus disease with recurrent nasal...
ASA Triad Thick Yellow Mucus
Note the abnormally thick yellowish mucus frequently found in patients with the ASA Triad. The mucus may be so thick and rubbery in consistency that it may initially be confused with the nasal polyp.
Recurrent Nasal Polyps
This is the typical appearance of recurrent nasal polyps in a patient with the ASA triad.
Nasal Polyps in the Patient with the ASA Triad
Patients with the ASA Triad often have the most aggressive nasal polyps. Note the abnormally thick yellowish mucus that is often associated with this condition. The mucus may be so thick and rubbery in...
ASA Triad Mucus
Patients with nasal polyps and aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease [ASA triad] have a characteristic thick and tenacious mucus as seen here.
Large Stalked Polyp Arising From Uncinate Process
It is sometimes amazing how a large nasal polyp can arise from a small area of the nasal mucous membranes to which the polyp is attached by a relatively small stalk. This large polyp arose from the uncinate...
Retropalatal Choanal Polyp
This huge choanal polyp extended through the retro palatal space into the posterior pharynx.
Nasal Polyp with Powered Suction Shaver
This technique was introduced by Dr. Michael Hawke who while visiting a colleague in the orthopedic operating room noticed that he was using a Stryker powered suction shaver to remove tissue from inside...
Massive Nasal Polyps Post-Prednisone
This is the same patient shown before a short course of high-dose prednisone which was administered two weeks previously. Notice how the massive nasal polyps have reduced in size dramatically.
Massive Nasal Polyps Pre-Prednisone
The vast majority of nasal polyps are steroid sensitive. This left nasal cavity was filled with large nasal polyps. A short course of high-dose oral prednisone was administered prior to endoscopic sinus...
Nasal Polyp
This large polyp extending anteriorly out of the right middle meatus has pushed the middle turbinate medially. The polyp has thinned the middle turbinate, apparently as a result of constant pressure against...
![Nasal Polyps [surgical specimen]](https://medtube.net/images/min/75bf98f9b1e37d23967296e0ec6a6dd7/149/112/1 "Nasal Polyps [surgical specimen]")
Nasal Polyps [surgical specimen]
This is the surgical specimen of two large nasal polyps removed using a nasal snare. A technique which is now considered obsolete.
Solitary Large Stalked Nasal Polyp
This large edematous solitary nasal polyp arose by a small stalk from the superior portion of the uncinate process at its insertion into the middle turbinate.
![Sentinel Nasal Polyp [left]](https://medtube.net/images/min/21c3316f1000fedcba131eba467d80ae/149/112/1 "Sentinel Nasal Polyp [left]")
Sentinel Nasal Polyp [left]
A small nasal polyp can be seen arising from the area of contact between the left middle turbinate and the uncinate process.
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