Massive nasal polyposis in pediatric cystic fibrosis: report of an unusually severe case.
Nasal polyposis is common among children with cystic fibrosis. We report the case of a 14-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis who experienced severe facial disfigurement as a result of massive polyposis. Her polyps were removed surgically, and she was referred for cosmetic surgery.
Senocak
Dogan
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. dsenocak@superonline.com
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D000293:Adolescent; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012720:Severity of Illness Index