Prolapsed Nasal Polyp Causing Acute Airway Obstruction: An Exceptional Presentation

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Prolapsed Nasal Polyp Causing Acute Airway Obstruction: An Exceptional Presentation Via O.R.L. Journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its borderlands Although nasal polyposis is a common clinical entity, there is limited literature describing the rare presentation of sudden prolapse of a massive nasal polyp resulting in an airway emergency in an adult. We present the first case report to our knowledge of a patient without any preceding sinonasal symptoms or history of anticoagulation who experienced acute upper airway obstruction due to sudden hemorrhage and prolapse of a large nasal polyp. Based on our experience treating this patient, we disc uss special considerations in all phases of care to ensure safe and effective management of such an exceptional clinical scenario. ORL View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.