Volumetric formations of the nasopharynx
Pathological changes in nasopharyngeal tissues, including benign nasopharyngeal tumors such as polyps, cysts, adenomas and angiofibromas, can significantly affect breathing, hearing and sense of smell. Malignant tumors of the nasopharynx also pose a serious threat to health.
Polyps, cysts, adenomas and angiofibromas, as benign tumors of the pharynx and nasopharynx, can occur at any age. The symptoms depend on the size and location of the formation, as well as on the degree of its influence on the surrounding structures.
Symptoms:
Difficulty breathing through the nose
Chronic nosebleeds
Violation of the sense of smell
Snoring and sleep apnea
Pain in the face area
Enlargement of the lymph nodes of the neck
Reasons:
Genetic predisposition
Viral infections (e.g. Epstein-Barr virus)
Chronic inflammatory processes
Bad habits (smoking, alcohol consumption)
The impact of adverse environmental factors
Effects:
Without treatment, tumors in the nose, nasopharynx or pharynx can increase and worsen the quality of life, causing complications. Polyps and cysts can lead to nasal congestion, headaches and frequent infections. Adenomas can make breathing difficult and cause pain, and angiofibromas can provoke life-threatening bleeding and, growing, destroy surrounding tissues. Malignant tumors of the pharynx and nasopharynx can spread to neighboring structures and metastasize to other organs. If symptoms appear, such as persistent nasal congestion or nosebleeds, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
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Conservative treatment:
Treatment of benign tumors of the nasopharynx and pharynx can be conservative and surgical, depending on the diagnosis and the spread of the process. To prescribe treatment, it is always necessary to consult a specialist, diagnose, in some cases, a biopsy of the formation. Do not self-medicate tumors, you can harm yourself.
Surgical treatment:
Surgical removal of a tumor in the nose or nasopharynx is most often performed using endoscopic surgery using the modern FESS method (functional endoscopic rhinosinus surgery). This technique allows for high-quality removal of formations by endonasal access without external incisions. After surgery, patients usually recover quickly and can return to normal life within 1-2 weeks. In cases of more voluminous processes, the postoperative period requires longer follow-up.
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