The incidence of significant pathology in patients presenting with benign-appearing unilateral nasal polyps.

Ovie EdafeG WeightM MorsyS Mirza

Published in: The Journal of laryngology and otology (2022)

Our data support routine histological assessment for all unilateral nasal polyps. Malignancy is rare (2.6 per cent) in patients presenting with benign-appearing unilateral nasal polyps. In elderly, unfit patients with minimal symptoms, initial conservative management may be reasonable.

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