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Antrochoanal polyps and allergy-A comparative study.

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Summary

Antrochoanal polyps, often solitary growths from the maxillary sinus, show a significant association with allergies. This study found over half of patients with these polyps also had allergic conditions, similar to other sinonasal polyps.

Keywords:

Antrochoanal polyp allergy sinonasal polyp total IgE. nasal smear

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Otolaryngology
Allergy Immunology

Background:

Antrochoanal polyps are solitary growths originating from the maxillary antrum.
The etiology of antrochoanal polyps is not fully understood, with allergy being a suspected factor.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between antrochoanal polyps and allergy.
To compare allergic markers in patients with antrochoanal polyps versus sinonasal polyps.

Main Methods:

Evaluation of 24 cases of antrochoanal polyps and comparison with 20 cases of sinonasal polyps.
Assessment included nasal smear cytology, serum total IgE, and polyp fluid IgE levels.

Main Results:

Allergic conditions were identified in 52.38% of patients with antrochoanal polyps.
The clinical presentation of antrochoanal polyps was not significantly different from other sinonasal polyps.

Conclusions:

A notable percentage of antrochoanal polyps are associated with allergic conditions.
Further investigation into allergy as a causative factor for antrochoanal polyps is warranted.