title: Frontochoanal polyp: case report.
abstract: Choanal polyps are solitary benign growths that can cause unilateral nasal obstruction. A frontochoanal polyp originates from the frontal sinus and extends to the nasopharynx. These lesions are rare and are usually diagnosed by endoscopic examination and computed tomography. A 20-year-old man presented with unilateral nasal obstruction and headache. Findings on endoscopy and computed tomography suggested frontochoanal polyp, and endoscopic treatment was successful. We discuss the case and review the pertinent literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Baskent University Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Baskent Seyhan Hastanesi, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey. alpernabierkan@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Alper Nabi
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Erkan
authors.forename: Ozcan
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Cakmak
authors.forename: Nebil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D005626:Frontal Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006261:Headache / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome