Abstract
Abstract
Background
Antrochoanal or Killian polyp is a rare polyp of the maxillary sinus in adults. It is generally unilateral, implanted on the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus upon the uncinate process. Bilateral cases are very rare; only 14 cases have been cited from 1980 to 2020.
Case presentation
Our patient presented with a complete bilateral nasal obstruction, this symptom persisted for more than 10 years, with a perceived prolapse in his throat in the last 4 months. Anterior rhinoscopy showed a polyp that took up the totality of his nasal vestibule. Posterior rhinoscopy showed a polyp bulging behind the uvula.
The challenge in this case is related to diagnosis decision; conditions with the same clinical presentation are several.
Diagnosis was established through the clinical, radiological, and endoscopic aspects, and confirmed by histological findings. Management was obtained through functional endoscopic sinus surgery; no recurrence was noted in the 12-month follow-up, and clinical signs had completely subsided.
Conclusion
Diagnosis in bilateral forms of Killian polyp is perplexing; however, its management is generally simple, with excellent outcome. We report the case of the 15th patient along with a systematic literature review discussing bilateral Killian polyps, illustrated by a rare case of enormous bilateral antrochoanal polyps.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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