Rhinologic changes in cystic fibrosis and hypogammaglobulinemia
Babiński, D.; Piotrowski, S.
Otolaryngologia Polska 51(5): 439-448
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6657 PMID: 9557045 Document Number: 473519
Nasal and paranasal findings in cystic fibrosis and hypogammaglobulinaemia are presented. Two cases are discussed. Case one that is 20 year old man with oedemato-polypoid changes of nasal mucosa and diagnosis of cystic fibrosis was made during his staying in hospital. Case 2 that is 12 year old boy with previously diagnosed hypogammaglobulinaemia also presented oedemato-polypoid changes of nasal mucosa. Both pharmacological and surgical treatments were brought. Authors' observations are compared with the literature and necessity of detailed diagnosis of oedemato-polypoid changes of nasal and paranasal sinus' mucosa is stressed.