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  • Otolaryngology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Rhinology

Background:

  • Nasal polyposis is common, but massive polyp prolapse causing airway obstruction is rare.
  • Literature lacks detailed descriptions of this specific emergency presentation in adults.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with acute upper airway obstruction.
  • The obstruction was caused by sudden hemorrhage and prolapse of a large nasal polyp.
  • The patient had no prior sinonasal symptoms or history of anticoagulation.

Findings:

  • This case report details the first known instance of a massive nasal polyp prolapse causing an airway emergency without preceding symptoms.
  • Successful management involved specific considerations across all phases of care.

Implications:

  • This scenario underscores the importance of recognizing rare but critical presentations of nasal polyposis.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for addressing such life-threatening airway emergencies.
  • Further research into the etiology and management of massive nasal polyp prolapse is warranted.