Adenoid hypertrophy is a common finding in children with antrochoanal polyp

Abstract

Abstract Background Many nasal pathological findings have been described with antrochoanal polyp (ACP). We aimed in this study to assess the prevalence of adenoid hypertrophy among children presented with ACP and to evaluate the efficacy of concomitant adenoidectomy on the outcome of endoscopic removal of the lesion. Results Forty-three children with ACP were included in this study. Preoperative nasal endoscopy and computed tomography were performed for all patients. Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) with widening the maxillary ostium was used for removal of ACP in all patients. Associated nasal pathology was recorded and managed accordingly. The patients were followed up for at least 3 years postoperatively. Coexistent nasal pathology with ACP was detected in 39 patients (90.7%); adenoid hypertrophy was found to be the commonest concomitant lesion (83.7%). Adenoidectomy was performed during ESS for those who had adenoid hypertrophy. Postoperatively, no patients developed adenoid regrowth; however, recurrence of ACP was detected in five patients (11.6%). Conclusion Adenoid hypertrophy is a common pathological finding in children presented with ACP. Endoscopic removal of ACP with concomitant adenoidectomy is an effective procedure and has a favorable outcome.

Keywords

• Antrochoanal polyp
• Adenoid hypertrophy
• Adenoidectomy
• Endoscopic sinus surgery