Association of Mast Cell Burden and TIM-3 Expression with Recalcitrant Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps.

Michael A BelskyErica CorrederaHridesh BanerjeeJohn MooreLi WangLawrence P KaneStella E Lee

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2021)

Mast cell load in polyp epithelium and stroma may predict a more refractory postoperative course for CRSwNP patients. The role of TIM-3 in the chronic inflammatory state seen in CRSwNP remains unclear.

Keyphrases

chronic rhinosinusitis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
poor prognosis
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
oxidative stress
patient reported outcomes