Question 1

what are risks in a surgery for sphenoid polyp?

Accepted Answer

Significant: If the polyp in the sphenoid sinus is asymptomatic, follow it semi-annually.  The risks of sphenoid sinus surgery are related to the anatomical landmarks.  Superiorly, the pituitary gland, and laterally, the optic nerve and the carotid artery.  A well trained ENT doctor knows the anatomy of the sphenoid sinus and will take great care to avoid these areas.

Question 2

how should a sphenoid sinus polyp be treated?

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone: Usually a polyp in the sinus that isn't causing symptoms is left alone and doesn't require Rx.

Question 3

i have polyp in left maxillary and bilateral sphenoid sinus.i want to ask that does this sphenoid sinus results due to poly?taking xyzal-m nd nasonex (mometasone)?

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Nasal/sinus Polyposi: Hello. I think you are asking if the polyps within the maxillary and sphenoid sinuses are due to the medications Xyzal and Nasonex. The answer is no, the polyps do not arise from using these medications. In fact both are helpful to reduce the polyp burden within the nose and sinuses. I’m assuming you have had an imaging study to identify these polyps. See your ENT for further evaluation.

Question 4

my ct scan report reveals polyp retention in left maxillary sinus and bilateral sphenoid sinuses,polyp measures 3*1.8 cm.is surgery necessary?

Accepted Answer

Usually retention: cysts are incidental findings and don't require surgery, but talk to your ENT about the specifics of your case.

Question 5

what does a polyp feel like?

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Location ?: If in colon, most are w/o sensation... There fore dangerous to grow without knowledge of. If you are over 50, get your screening colonoscopy done. If you have a hx of family polyps follow your doc's screening advice.

Question 6

what causes people to get polyps?

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Genetics environment: Genetics and to a greater extent environmental issues and personal habits can contribute to polyp formation.

Question 7

what are polyps, and why are they removed?

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Growths, prevent CA: Growths on lining of organs, stomach, uterus, commonly colon.
Most are not cancers, but most cancers in colon come from polyps that grow over time, and develop into cancers.
Best way to check is with colonoscopy to detect and remove polyps, before they can turn into cancer.  Other tests e.g. "virtual colonoscopy" available as well, but don't allow for removal. Abnormality seen, need colonoscopy.

Question 8

what is galbladder polyp?

Accepted Answer

A POLYP: Is a benign growth inside the gallbladder.

Question 9

what is a gingival polyp?

Accepted Answer

Gingival polyp: is a growth that extends from a gingival mucous caused by minor trauma or irritation. The treatment is removal of the irritant and excision. See your dentist for consultation, diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

polyp removal recommended. risks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Risks of colonoscopies polypectomy includes bleeding and perforation.  Both rare.

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