Antrochoanal Polyp Harboring Cholesterol Granuloma: A Case Study
Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Cholesterol granuloma (CG) is a foreign body reaction to the deposition and inadequate drainage of cholesterol crystals that are frequently found in association with chronic diseases. The clinical symptoms are non-specific. The differential diagnosis of CG includes cysts, mucocoeles and neoplasms. Radiological and histopathological findings are essential for diagnosis of CG. In this report it is aimed to introduce a case of CG in antrochoanal polyp with its clinical and histopathological findings.
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Osman NSAA
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