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What is a nose polyp?
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Nasal polyps: They are painless, soft grape like growths from the lining of nasal cavity. Most are non-cancerous but one variant inverting papilloma has a 10% chance of undergoing cancerous transformation. See an ENT doctor if you have the condition.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Polyp nose: Polyp is growth of lining of inside of nose. It is usually associated with Chronic sinus problems and with asthma, , fungal infections , genetic causes like cystic fibrosis and sometimes malignancy too . History and examination by Ear , Nose and Throat surgeon can confirm the diagnosis .
Answered 9/17/2016
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