Nose and paranasal sinuses: ethmoidal polyps: practice question

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ENT · Nose and paranasal sinuses: ethmoidal polyps

Sample item

A 40-year-old asthmatic with anosmia has multiple bilateral grape-like glistening masses in the middle meatus. What is the most likely type?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Ethmoidal polyps

Ethmoidal polyps are multiple, bilateral and associated with allergy, asthma and aspirin sensitivity. They arise from the ethmoid region and cause obstruction and anosmia. Medical therapy with topical and sometimes oral steroids precedes surgery.

Option by option

  • A. Antrochoanal polyp

    The antrochoanal polyp is solitary.

  • B. Ethmoidal polyps (correct)

    Correct. Multiple bilateral polyps in an atopic adult.

  • C. Inverted papilloma

    Inverted papilloma is unilateral and firm.

  • D. Juvenile angiofibroma

    Angiofibroma occurs in adolescent males and bleeds.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is B, Ethmoidal polyps. Ethmoidal polyps are multiple, bilateral and associated with allergy, asthma and aspirin sensitivity.

Why is "Antrochoanal polyp" not the answer?

The antrochoanal polyp is solitary.

Why is "Inverted papilloma" not the answer?

Inverted papilloma is unilateral and firm.

Why is "Juvenile angiofibroma" not the answer?

Angiofibroma occurs in adolescent males and bleeds.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Nose and paranasal sinuses: ethmoidal polyps in ENT. They arise from the ethmoid region and cause obstruction and anosmia. Medical therapy with topical and sometimes oral steroids precedes surgery.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Nose and paranasal sinuses: ethmoidal polyps?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.