Nose - Polyp, Inflammatory

comment:
An inflammatory polyp is a projection of proliferative, mature, nonneoplastic, fibrous connective tissue into the nasal lumen ( Figure 1

recommendation:
Inflammatory polyps should be diagnosed whenever present. Inflammation and other changes in adjacent tissues should be diagnosed separately.references:
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National Toxicology Program. 1997. NTP TR-456. Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of 1,2-Dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline (CAS No. 147-47-7) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Dermal Studies) and the Dermal Initiation/Promotion Study in Female Sencar Mice. NTP, Research Triangle Park, NC. Abstract: https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/6056
National Toxicology Program. 2010. NTP TR-554. Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furfural (CAS No. 67-47-0) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Gavage Studies). NTP, Research Triangle Park, NC. Abstract: https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/32620
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